Nicotine in cigarettes: An addictive drug Flashcards
(10 cards)
a cylindrical rolled paper containing dried and shredded tobacco leaves
cigarettes
what is the amin component of cigarettes
nicotine
reasons why people are tempted to smoke
peer pressure
parental influence
advertising and media
self-medication
stress relief
weight control
the feeling of maturity and sophistication
risk-taking behavior
what are the chemicals found in cigarettes
nicotine
carbon monoxide
tar
ammonia
formaldehyde
hydrogen cyanide
acetone
cadmium
It is a chemical compound found in tobacco which is a potent stimulant.
Nicotine
It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide
It is a condensable residue present in smoke.
Tar
A colorless inorganic compound composed of nitrogen and hydrogen, usually in gaseous form and pungent odor.
Ammonia
It is a colorless, flammable gas with a strong odor.
Formaldehyde
It is a colorless, highly poisonous chemical compound
Hydrogen cyanide
