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Health test 5/21/24

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Snuff is an example of a tobacco product that people smoke False
Tobacco smoke contains carbon dioxide, which can cut down the amount of oxygen that the blood can carry to the brain. False
Cigar and pipe smokers do not inhale the smoke into their lungs. True
Nicotine is a drug that is classified as a stimulant. True
Tar deposits cover the bronchi of the lungs. True
Carbon monoxide keeps red blood cells from carrying oxygen. True
How many harmful chemicals are there in a puff of tobacco? 4,000
Over time, the effects of tobacco on a person’s system level off and stay the same. False
If tar builds up in the lungs, it can result in breathing problems and lung disease. True
Pregnant women who use tobacco are more likely to have babies with high birth weights. False
Only smokeless tobacco increases the risk of cavities and gum disease. False
Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart and blood vessels. True
Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer True
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a disorder that is the result of environment. False
Driving drunk is more dangerous for the drunk driver than for the passengers. False
A person’s body weight does not affect how alcohol may affect the person. False
Alcohol has only long-term effects on the drinker. False
Cirrhosis is a disease of the kidneys. False
A person who drives after he or she has been drinking has a slower reaction time
Drug abuse affects all sides of a person’s health triangle. True
Drug users may not learn to have difficult emotions. True
One result of drug possession can be a criminal record. True
Drug abuse affects only the physical side of a person’s health triangle. False
What is the connection between drug use and crime? People addicted to a drug often steal the drug or steal money to buy it
A side effect is a reaction to a medicine other than the one intended. False
You can avoid some side effects if you follow the instructions from your doctor and pharmacist. False
Some medications may cause side effects such as dizziness, rash, or drowsiness. True
Prescription medicines are as strong as over-the-counter medicines.
Over-the-counter medicines should be used just as carefully as prescription medicines.
Medicines that have expired are safe to use. False
Medicine abuse means intentionally using medicines in ways that are unhealthful and illegal. True
Obesity is leading to an increase in type 2 diabetes among young people. True
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. True
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks certain cells in the pancreas. True
Diabetes is caused by a problem with the protein insulin. False
People who have type 1 diabetes may be able to control their disease by practicing healthful habits. True
The body needs insulin to move glucose into the cells. True
A symptom of diabetes is pain or swelling in a joint. False
Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to poor food choices, being overweight, and lack of physical activity
Created by: jHarden8
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