Tobacco Flashcards

1
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Nicotine

A

Insecticide that is a very addictive chemical in tobacco products.

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2
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Cigarettes

A

Inhaled directly to the lungs

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3
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Cigars

A

Smoke held in the mouth.

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4
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Pipe

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Directly inhaled into the lungs through the use of this device.

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5
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Chewing Tobacco

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Also known as dip or chew. Consists of poor-quality, ground tobacco leaves mixed with flavoring.

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6
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Snuff

A

Finely ground, powdered tobacco.

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7
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Tar

A

Dark sticky substance that forms when tobacco is burned.

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8
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Chronic Bronchitis

A

The airways are constantly inflamed.

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9
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Emphysema

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When the alveoli in the lungs can no longer function properly.

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10
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Lung Cancer

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Tumor or growth that develops caused by carcinogens. Occurs in the lungs.

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11
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Leukoplakia

A

White patches on their tongues or the lining of their mouths.

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12
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Mainstream Smoke

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The smoke that comes off the end of the cigarette.

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13
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Sidestream Smoke

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Smoke that is exhaled from the lungs.

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