Question 1

Snus is a form of spit tobacco.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Clove cigarettes

Accepted Answer

A) contain fewer toxic components than regular tobacco. 
B) contain more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes. 
C) do not have the same health risks as regular tobacco. 
D) are a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes. 
A) contain fewer toxic components than regular tobacco. 
B) contain more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes. 
C) do not have the same health risks as regular tobacco. 
D) are a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes. B

Question 3

Some groups have suggested that films that show tobacco use should be given an R rating.Do you agree or disagree? Describe your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

I agree with the suggestion that films showing tobacco use should be given an R rating. Tobacco use is a harmful and addictive behavior, and it is important to limit young people's exposure to it. By giving films that depict tobacco use an R rating, it can help prevent young audiences from being influenced by these behaviors and reduce the likelihood of them starting to smoke. Additionally, it sends a message to filmmakers about the potential impact of including tobacco use in their movies. While it is important to protect freedom of expression in film, it is also crucial to consider the potential public health implications of glamorizing or normalizing tobacco use. Therefore, I believe that giving films with tobacco use an R rating is a responsible and necessary measure.

Question 4

Describe at least four hazardous substances found in tobacco smoke,and explain how they affect the body.

Accepted Answer

Tobacco smoke contains numerous hazardou

Question 5

Smoking is linked to reduced fertility in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tobacco companies tend to target white smokers rather than African American smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People who use nicotine replacement therapies are encouraged to continue smoking for the first few days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A heart attack caused by plaque that blocks a coronary artery is called

Accepted Answer

A) atherosclerosis. 
B) a myocardial infarction. 
C) an aortic aneurysm. 
D) an aortic coarctation. 
A) atherosclerosis. 
B) a myocardial infarction. 
C) an aortic aneurysm. 
D) an aortic coarctation.

Question 9

The primary reason people continue to use tobacco despite the health risks is

Accepted Answer

A) lack of knowledge. 
B) nicotine addiction. 
C) distrust of research. 
D) oral fixation. 
A) lack of knowledge. 
B) nicotine addiction. 
C) distrust of research. 
D) oral fixation.

Question 10

Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,the FDA has the power to

Accepted Answer

A) ban the sale of nicotine-containing products. 
B) remove menthol cigarettes from store shelves. 
C) create content standards for tobacco products. 
D) dismantle corporations that manufacture tobacco. 
A) ban the sale of nicotine-containing products. 
B) remove menthol cigarettes from store shelves. 
C) create content standards for tobacco products. 
D) dismantle corporations that manufacture tobacco.

Question 11

An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously limits the body's ability to use oxygen is

Accepted Answer

A) benzopyrene. 
B) carbon monoxide. 
C) formaldehyde. 
D) tar. 
A) benzopyrene. 
B) carbon monoxide. 
C) formaldehyde. 
D) tar.

Question 12

Which of the following describes the relationship between smoking and mortality in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking is the leading cause of death. 
B) Nearly 1 in 5 adult deaths are related to tobacco. 
C) On average,smokers live 5 years less than nonsmokers. 
D) Environmental tobacco smoke causes less than 1000 deaths each year. 
A) Smoking is the leading cause of death. 
B) Nearly 1 in 5 adult deaths are related to tobacco. 
C) On average,smokers live 5 years less than nonsmokers. 
D) Environmental tobacco smoke causes less than 1000 deaths each year.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

Accepted Answer

A) chain smoking 
B) alternating between cigarette smoking and using spit tobacco 
C) smoking every time you drink alcohol 
D) choosing a cigarette with higher nicotine content 
A) chain smoking 
B) alternating between cigarette smoking and using spit tobacco 
C) smoking every time you drink alcohol 
D) choosing a cigarette with higher nicotine content

Question 14

Chronic bronchitis increases risk of lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tobacco manufacturers add sugars to cigarettes to reduce the harmful effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Possessing the DRD2 gene decreases the chances of nicotine addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is the most common cause of death among smokers?

Accepted Answer

A) stroke 
B) coronary heart disease 
C) lung cancer 
D) emphysema 
A) stroke 
B) coronary heart disease 
C) lung cancer 
D) emphysema

Question 18

Air pollution causes more instances of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)than cigarette smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following best describes spit tobacco?

Accepted Answer

A) It usually causes changes in the gums and lips after 6-12 months of use. 
B) In 5 minutes,it can deliver the same amount of nicotine as two or three cigarettes. 
C) It causes leukoplakia and gingivitis. 
D) It does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer. 
A) It usually causes changes in the gums and lips after 6-12 months of use. 
B) In 5 minutes,it can deliver the same amount of nicotine as two or three cigarettes. 
C) It causes leukoplakia and gingivitis. 
D) It does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer.

Question 20

Coronary heart disease is the most common single cause of death for smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Snus is a form of spit tobacco.

Clove cigarettes

Some groups have suggested that films that show tobacco use should be given an R rating.Do you agree or disagree? Describe your reasoning.

Describe at least four hazardous substances found in tobacco smoke,and explain how they affect the body.

Smoking is linked to reduced fertility in both men and women.

Tobacco companies tend to target white smokers rather than African American smokers.

People who use nicotine replacement therapies are encouraged to continue smoking for the first few days.

A heart attack caused by plaque that blocks a coronary artery is called

The primary reason people continue to use tobacco despite the health risks is

Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,the FDA has the power to

An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously limits the body's ability to use oxygen is

Which of the following describes the relationship between smoking and mortality in the United States?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

Chronic bronchitis increases risk of lung cancer.

Tobacco manufacturers add sugars to cigarettes to reduce the harmful effects.

Possessing the DRD2 gene decreases the chances of nicotine addiction.

Which of the following is the most common cause of death among smokers?

Air pollution causes more instances of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)than cigarette smoking.

Which of the following best describes spit tobacco?

Coronary heart disease is the most common single cause of death for smokers.

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