Nicotine in cigarettes: An addictive drug 2

Question 1

It is a toxic heavy metal.

Answer 1

Cadmium

Question 2

It is a colorless, flammable organic solvent

Answer 2

Acetone

Question 3

effects of nicotine

Answer 3

Reaches the brain 10 to 15 seconds after inhalation, leads to vomiting, seizures, depression of the central nervous system (CNS), growth retardation, undermines a fetus’s proper development

Question 4

effects of Carbon monoxide

Answer 4

Decreases muscle and heart function; causes fatigue, weakness and dizziness, leads to coma and death if inhaled in enough amounts

Question 5

effects of tar

Answer 5

With cancer-causing chemicals, 70% of it remains in the lungs.

Question 6

effects of ammonia

Answer 6

Causes asthma, raises blood pressure

Question 7

effects of Formaldehyde

Answer 7

Causes nasal cancer, damages the digestive system, skin, and lungs

Question 8

effects of Hydrogen cyanide

Answer 8

Causes headache, dizziness, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, seizures, and even rapid death

Question 8

effects of cadmium

Answer 8

Carcinogen; damages the brain, kidneys, and liver

Question 9

effects of acetone

Answer 9

Irritates the eyes, nose, and throat damages liver and kidneys