Effects of smoking, drinking and drugs Flashcards
(13 cards)
what is nicotine?
A drug in cigarettes that makes you addicted?
what are some affects of smoking?
yellow teeth and nails and bad breath.
what damage can carbon monoxide do to your body?
it can combine to your blood cells instead of oxygen, and give unborn children less oxygen.
tar repairs your ciliated cells and keeps your lungs pink. TRUE OR FALSE?
FALSE, it damages your ciliated cells and causes you lungs to turn black.
is it legal to smoke under the age of 18?
No, because our body hasn’t fully developed, and many 16 are more likely to smoke.
What is alcohol?
A drug that slows down brain activity and nervous system.
What are some effects of drinking alcohol?
slurred words, slow reaction, loss of balance ect.
how many units of alcohol can men consume per day?
3-4 units.
how many units of alcohol can women consume per day?
2-3 units.
what is the role of a pain killer?
blocks nerve impulses.
what drug encourages muscle development?
steroids (performance enhancer)
give and example of an hallucinogen?
LSD.
Give one example of a stimulant and a depressant?
caffine and alcohol
