Nicotine, Tobacco, and Their Dangers

Question 1

A sign in front of a store says "No Smoking.” What kind of factor is this sign?

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external pressure

Question 2

There is a rising trend in e-cigarette, or "vaping,” use among young adults. According to the graph, what is the approximate percentage of high school students who had ever tried e-cigarettes, in 2012?

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10%

Question 3

Which of these is a smoking-related disease that causes permanent damage to the lungs?

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emphysema

Question 4

Which of these scenarios is an example of social pressure that influences behavior?

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looking at photos or reading about celebrities

Question 5

What is a social consequence of using tobacco?

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the financial cost of fueling the addiction

Question 6

How do nicotine and tobacco cause cancer?

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by damaging or changing a cell's DNA

Question 7

Which of these conditions is a respiratory disease caused by nicotine and tobacco use?

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 8

Which is a burden that tobacco use places on society?

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an increase in the number of people with cancer

Question 9

Which factor is an internal pressure that may lead a person to use nicotine?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

stress

Question 10

What organ does nicotine target that results in changes to mood and anxiety?

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brain

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