Teen Health, Course 1

Chapter 9: Tobacco

Online Quizzes

1

Which substance found in tobacco is a drug that speeds up the heartbeat?


A)

Tar

B)

Carbon monoxide

C)

Nicotine

D)

Emphysema

2

Which substance found in tobacco causes emphysema, a disease of the lungs?


A)

Tar

B)

Carbon monoxide

C)

Nicotine

D)

Secondhand smoke

3

Which substance found in tobacco is a highly addictive drug?


A)

Tar

B)

Carbon monoxide

C)

Nicotine

D)

Secondhand smoke

4

By increasing the heart rate and narrowing the blood vessels, what effect does nicotine have on the body?


A)

It raises a person’s blood pressure.

B)

It causes stomach ulcers.

C)

It stains the teeth.

D)

It reduces the lung’s ability to absorb oxygen.

5

Which is NOT an effect of tobacco on the skin?


A)

It causes wrinkles at an earlier age.

B)

It causes teeth to turn yellow.

C)

It creates bad breath.

D)

It clears up acne.

6

Which statement about smoking is NOT true?


A)

It is expensive.

B)

It is harder to stay active.

C)

It causes yellow teeth.

D)

You fit in better with your friends.

7

Which statement about smoking is true?


A)

Most teenagers today smoke.

B)

Tobacco’s harmful effects start with the first cigarette.

C)

Most adults smoke.

D)

Tobacco use makes smokers of any age look cool.

8

Which statement about smoking is false?


A)

Smoking will help teens look cool.

B)

Teens are more likely to smoke if their parents smoke.

C)

Peer pressure is a major factor in teen tobacco use.

D)

Many teens smoke because they are influenced by the media.

9

Which group affects teen most by presenting positive images of smoking?


A)

Peers

B)

Parents

C)

The media

D)

Health providers

10

What is an important reason to say no to cigarettes if you are under the age of 18?


A)

Smoking can give you cancer.

B)

Smoking can give you bad breath and yellow teeth.

C)

Smoking is an expensive habit.

D)

Smoking is illegal for people under the age of 18.

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