Health and Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What does exercise decrease?
A
Exercise decreases the risk of a heart attack
2
Q
What is the addictive substance in tobacco smoke?
A
Nicotine is the addictive substance in tobacco smoke.
3
Q
Which of the main substances in tobacco smoke causes cancer?
A
Tar is one of the main substances in tobacco smoke that causes cancer
4
Q
Which part of the gas exchange system does asthma affect?
A
The bronchioles are affected during an asthma attack
5
Q
What happens to the bronchioles during an asthma attack?
A
During an asthma attack the muscles in the lining of bronchioles contract.
6
Q
Which of these is an example of a stimulant?
A
Caffeine is a stimulant. Alcohol is a depressant.
7
Q
Which drug is illegal?
A
Heroin is an illegal drug.
8
Q
Which drug is a depressant?
A
You said: Alcohol
