Tobacco unit Flashcards
The substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality is _____
nicotine
Substances that cause cancer are called _____.
carcinogens
Cigarettes contain a poisonous gas called _____, which interferes with the ability of blood cells to carry oxygen.
carbon monoxide
________ is a thick, sticky residue of burning tobacco that can build up in the lungs and cause disease.
Tar
_____ is a group of diseases that make breathing more difficult
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
________ is a disease in which abnormal cells in one or both lungs grow rapidly and form a mass or tumor
lung cancer
_______ is a disease characterized by the destruction of the alveoli
emphysema
____ is a condition characterized by swelling and irritation of the bronchial tubes
chronic bronchitis
______ is a disease in which airflow to and from the lungs is blocked; can be triggered by inhaling smoke
asthma
_______ is a use of a drug, or intentional misuse of prescription medication, that can cause harmful, dangerous effects
substance abuse
_______ is a method of smoking cessation in which tobacco users gradually reduce their nicotine consumption
nicotine replacement
_____ is a physical and psychological need for a substance or behavior
addiction
_______ is a technique in which people learn to respond to stress with stress management, relaxation, and coping skills, instead of with smoking
response substitution
______ is unpleasant symptoms associated with an attempt to stop using a substance
withdrawal
________ is a smoking-cessation technique in which smokers avoid situations that may lead them to smoke
stimulus control
