Tobacco People Hunt Answers Tobacco Lesson 1

What is snuff? Snuff is finely ground tobacco that may be snorted up the nose or placed in the mouth. Snuff is finely ground tobacco that may be snorted up the nose or placed in the mouth.

What does nicotine do to Blood vessels? Nicotine constricts blood vessels. Nicotine constricts blood vessels. Can lead to atherosclerosis: hardening of walls of the artery. Can lead to atherosclerosis: hardening of walls of the artery.

Who is the Surgeon General? Dr. Regina Benjamin Dr. Regina Benjamin Sworn in on July 13, 2009 Sworn in on July 13, 2009 The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

When were cigarettes ads were on TV? Cigarette ads were banned from television and radio in Cigarette ads were banned from television and radio in President Nixon President Nixon

What are the three main chemicals in cigarettes? Tar Tar Nicotine Nicotine Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide

What are some warning signs on a pack of cigarettes? Four different warning Four different warning Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy. Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy. Emphysema Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. Smoking By Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, And Low Birth Weight. Smoking By Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, And Low Birth Weight. Cigarette Smoke Contains Carbon Monoxide. Cigarette Smoke Contains Carbon Monoxide.Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide

What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke.

How long does a cigarette burn? 6 – 12 minutes depends on how it is smoked 6 – 12 minutes depends on how it is smoked

Alveoli Healthy Alveoli and Damaged Alveoli Healthy Alveoli and Damaged Alveoli Alveoli microscopic air sacs in the lung where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Alveoli microscopic air sacs in the lung where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Mainstream/side stream smoke Mainstream stream smoke is the smoke inhaled directly into the mouth Mainstream stream smoke is the smoke inhaled directly into the mouth Side stream/second hand smoke that enters the environment from burning tobacco. Side stream/second hand smoke that enters the environment from burning tobacco.

Group A carcinogen? Chemical that scientifically proven to cause cancer. Chemical that scientifically proven to cause cancer. 43 known carcinogens in cigarettes. 43 known carcinogens in cigarettes. Cyanide, formaldehyde, antifreeze Cyanide, formaldehyde, antifreeze

Spends more $$ than tobacco companies on advertising. Automobiles Automobiles

What % start smoking before the age of 18? 85 % to 90 % of all regular smokers begin before the age of % to 90 % of all regular smokers begin before the age of 18 May 31 st World NO Tobacco Day May 31 st World NO Tobacco Day