Tobacco Flashcards
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Definition of Nicotine
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Stimulant Drug in Cigarettes
2
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Definition of Vaping (3)
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- Inhaling and exhaling vapor
- Containies nicotine
- E - cigarette
3
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Definition of E - Cigarettes (2)
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- Electirc cigarette
- Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor
4
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Definition of Smoker’s Cough (2)
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- Thick, heavy cough
- Tar buildup in the respiratory system
5
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Definition of Carbon Monoxide (3)
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- Poisonous, Coloress, Odorless gas
- Causes less oxygen in blood
- Makes it Harder to Breathe
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Definition of Smokeless Tobacco (3)
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- More Nicotine than Cigarettes
- Snuff - Fine Grained Tobacco (Gum & Lower Lip)
- Chewing Tobacco - Shredded Tobacco Leaves (Cheek & Gum)
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Definition of Emphysema (2)
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- Deadly Respitroy Disease
- Causes alveoli in the lungs to lose their ability to expand and contract
8
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Definition of Leukoplakia (3)
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- Precancerous Sore
- Develops in a user’s mouth
- Forms from Smokeless Tobacco
9
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Definition of Fetal Tobacco Syndrome
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Unborn baby gets a low blood supply due to mother’s narrrower blood celss
Ex: Low birth weight, increased risk of CNS damage, increased heart rate
10
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Definition of Lung Cancer
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Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages.
11
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Defintiion of Cigarette Smoke
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Burning tobacco
12
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5 Ways to Quit Smoking (Read Through)
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- Cold Turkey—stopping at once
- Nicotine gum, the patch, or lozenge (like a cough drop)
- Prescription inhalers and sprays
- Support group
- With a friend