Final Exam (New Material)

Question 1

Give some benefits to quitting smoking

Answer 1

Smell and taste are enhanced
Increased circulation and drop in BP
Capacity for exercise improves
Less headaches
Complexion may improve

Question 2

What benefits would a person who quit smoking 15 years ago seen?

Answer 2

Improved circulation
Increased lung function
Drop in stroke risk
Risk of lung cancer decreased to 25% of a smoker
Risk of heart disease and death are close to a non-smoker

Question 3

How does sleep affect leptin and ghrelin levels?

Answer 3

Sleep deprivation causes leptin levels to fall by 20-30% while ghrelin increases that amount. Ghrelin increases appetite, so reward centres are activated by food when sleep deprived