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Which of the following is the MOST common single cause of death among smokers?


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

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Which of the following is a good way to quit smoking?


A) Try to ignore patterns in your smoking routine.
B) Punish yourself when you relapse.
C) Don't tell friends you're quitting until you prove you can do it.
D) Chew sugarless gum or healthy snacks.

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Heart disease caused by the formation of fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries is called


A) emphysema.
B) myocardial infarction.
C) atherosclerosis.
D) high cholesterol.

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Possessing the DRD2 gene decreases the chances of nicotine addiction.

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Many of the primary effects of environmental tobacco smoke on children are


A) minimal and temporary.
B) related to the respiratory system.
C) related to the integumentary system.
D) dependent on the gender of the child.

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After quitting smoking,approximately how long does it take an ex-smoker's risk of dying from lung cancer to drop to half that of someone who continues to smoke?


A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 5 years
D) 10 years

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The majority of tobacco-related deaths are due to respiratory problems.

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Rates of smoking are consistent across various ethnic groups.

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Based on education level,the person MOST likely to smoke is someone with


A) a graduate degree.
B) a GED.
C) an undergraduate degree.
D) an associate's degree.

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One ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously depletes the body's supply of oxygen is


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

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Canceling subscriptions to magazines that carry tobacco advertisements is an example of a recommended individual action against tobacco.

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Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes every day for 10 years.If she were to stop smoking today,list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.

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White or red patches that appear in the mouth as a result of using spit tobacco are called


A) leukoplakia.
B) gingivitis.
C) dental caries.
D) oral cancer.

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

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Recent neurological studies indicate nicotine acts on the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin.

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The risk of lung cancer death increases with the number of years spent smoking.

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


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

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Smoking in films has decreased significantly since 1990.

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The use of "light" or low-tar cigarettes reduces the risk of smoking-related illness.

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Which of the following BEST describes cigar use?


A) Its popularity is highest among African American males.
B) It does not lead to nicotine addiction.
C) It releases fewer toxins and carcinogens than smoking cigarettes.
D) It is made more harmful by inhaling.

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