Harmful Substances In Tobacco Flashcards
1
Q
What is tobacco?
A
A plant grown in mild climates that contains nicotine that is very addictive.
2
Q
How is tobacco consumed?
A
Cigarettes
Cigars
Pipe tobacco
Chewing tobacco
3
Q
What are side effects of nicotine?
A
Heart beats abnormally
Lungs can develop bronchospasm
Heart or lung failure leads to 50% ☠️
4
Q
How many chemicals are in tobacco and tobacco smoke?
A
Over 4,000 chemicals
5
Q
What are harmful substances in tobacco?
A
Ammonia, acetone, hydrogen cyanide, toluene
6
Q
What are carcinogens in tobacco?
A
Tar, carbon monoxide, arsenic, vinyl chloride, and formaldehyde
60 cancer causing agents
7
Q
What is the breakdown of tobacco?
A
Addictive, Harmful, and Cancerous
