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Advertising for cigarettes targets specific subpopulations in society.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is NOT true about smokeless tobacco?


A) It is just as addictive as smoking.
B) It contains more nicotine than cigarettes.
C) Dental problems are common among smokeless tobacco users.
D) It does not contain cancer-causing substances.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The main site of alcohol metabolism is the


A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) colon.
D) kidney.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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What is the main reason that college students give for smoking?


A) They can't stop.
B) They want to fit in with peers.
C) They want to relax or reduce stress.
D) They want to control weight.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Most new smokers in the United States are


A) men in their 20s.
B) blue-collar workers.
C) children and teenagers.
D) college students.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine; these cues are known as


A) pairings.
B) obstacles.
C) temptations.
D) stimulants.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT


A) ethnic and minority groups through sponsorship of community events.
B) women through ads implying social acceptance.
C) men through ads implying masculinity and ruggedness.
D) children through ads on television.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Nicotine paralyzes the cilia on the surfaces of upper respiratory passages and prevents it from


A) enhancing ventilation.
B) increasing circulation.
C) cleaning out foreign matter.
D) stimulating the cough reflex.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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An addictive drug produced by fermentation is


A) ethyl alcohol.
B) congener.
C) acetaldehyde.
D) dehydrogenase.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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How does tobacco use affect society?

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Tobacco sales have an economic impact. H...

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Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?


A) It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.
B) It is mildly addictive.
C) It causes a drop in blood pressure.
D) It decreases production of adrenaline.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Worrying about an upcoming test would increase the alcohol absorption rate in the body.

A) True
B) False

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Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic and dangerous inflammation of the liver known as


A) alcoholic hepatitis.
B) hepatic amyloidosis.
C) fibrosis.
D) cirrhosis.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?


A) Secondhand smoke
B) Mainstream smoke
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Carcinogens

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is true of drinking and driving?


A) Forty percent of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
B) The majority of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occurred in the 16- to 20-year-old age group.
C) Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.
D) More than 50% of college students report that they have driven after consuming alcohol.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include all of the following EXCEPT


A) irritability.
B) weakness in the limbs.
C) nausea and vomiting.
D) restlessness.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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List six reasons why college students seem to be particularly vulnerable for alcohol-related problems. What steps can you take to reduce your risk of having these problems?

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• Alcohol exacerbates the already high r...

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Cigars are less of a health risk than cigarettes.

A) True
B) False

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What treatment options are available for an individual who has a drinking problem?

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There are support groups such as Alcohol...

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