Tobacco Flashcards

1
Q

Cigarettes

A

Cured and shredded tobacco leaves rolled in paper.

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2
Q

Bid is

A

Tobacco wrapped in a leaf and tied with a string (India)

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3
Q

Kreteks

A

Ground clove that alter the flavor and numbs the lungs (Indonesia)

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4
Q

Cigars/Pipe

A

Less processed usually contains more nicotine than cigarettes.

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5
Q

Chewing tobacco

A

Poor quality ground tobacco leaves mixed with flavoring preservatives and other chemicals.

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6
Q

Snuff

A

Finely ground powdered tobacco.

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7
Q

How is Nicotine produce Do?

A

Naturally

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8
Q

What makes tobacco continually appealing?

A

Stimulates the part of the brain that produces feelings of reward and pleasure.

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9
Q

Stimulants

A

Drugs that increase the activity of the nervous system.

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10
Q

How does nicotine work once in the blood?

A

Once in the blood nicotine reaches the brain within seconds then it takes the place of certain Neurotransmitters Affects breathing.

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11
Q

Short Term Effects of Nicotine

A

Increases Heart Rate
Blood Pressure Increases
Changes in the brain that may lead to addiction

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12
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Long Term Effects

A

Addiction

Psychological Dependence

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13
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Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

A

Headaches, Irritability, Insomnia, Inability to concentrate, Intense cravings.

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14
Q

5 chemicals in Tobacco Smoke

A

Acetone, Ammonia, Arsenic, Cadmium, Carbon Monoxide.

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15
Q

Secondhand Smoke

A

The combination of mainstream and sides treat smoke.

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16
Q

How many deaths does secondhand smoke cause per year.

A

About 50,000

17
Q

Cigarette smoke is responsible for the deaths of how many Americans?

A

About 400,000