Question

Match the definitions with the following terms.(9 points) Addictive drug
Secondhand smoke
Stimulant
Mainstream smoke
Smokeless tobacco
Carcinogen
Tar
Sidestream smoke
Nicotine

Answer 1

Addictive drug - Nicotine
Secondhand smoke - The combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke that is involuntarily inhaled by non-smokers
Stimulant - A drug that increases alertness, attention, and energy levels, and can also increase blood pressure and heart rate (e.g. nicotine and caffeine)
Mainstream smoke - The smoke exhaled by a smoker
Smokeless tobacco - Tobacco products that are chewed, sucked, or sniffed rather than smoked (e.g. chewing tobacco, snuff)
Carcinogen - A substance or agent that can cause cancer
Tar - A sticky substance found in tobacco smoke that can accumulate in the lungs and damage respiratory health
Sidestream smoke - The smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
Nicotine - A highly addictive substance found in tobacco products that can stimulate the central nervous system and increase heart rate and blood pressure.