Chapter 13 Tobacco Lesson 1 Facts About Tobacco

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§ nicotine An addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products § addictive Capable of causing a user to develop intense cravings § tar A thick, oily, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns

§ bronchi § carbon monoxide § smokeless tobacco Passages through which air enters and spreads through the lungs A poisonous, colorless, odorless gas Ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled through the nose

In this lesson, you will learn to § recognize the various forms of tobacco. § identify some of the harmful substances in all forms of tobacco. § describe the negative effects tobacco use can have on appearance.

Making Inferences Look at the headings, figures, and captions in this lesson. Headings in this Lesson • What Is Tobacco? • Different Tobacco Products • Cigarettes Discuss what kinds of • Cigars and Pipes information you think this • Specialty Cigarettes lesson will provide. • Smokeless Tobacco

What Is Tobacco? I. Tobacco – is a woody, shrub-like plant with large leaves *There are over 4, 000 chemicals in tobacco. *Congress passed a law that banned cigarette ads from television. II. Nicotine - An addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products Is one of the cancer causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. Nicotine enters the body when tobacco leaves are smoked, chewed, or snorted, and change the chemistry in the brain.

What Is Tobacco? III. Addictive - Capable of causing a user to develop intense cravings Nicotine is an addictive drug, meaning users develop intense cravings for it also known as an addiction. Once the drug has been in the body regularly, the body begins to depend on it. Tobacco is therefore habit forming.

What Is Tobacco? IV. Tar - A thick, oily, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns When smokers inhale, tar deposits form on the bronchi If tar builds up, serious diseases such as emphysema (which is when the air bags are damaged) and lung cancer can develop. These diseases make it difficult for a person to breathe. Cancer is a disease in which cells grow without control. Ex. Leukoplakia which is white spots on the gums and the inside of the checks. V. Bronchi - Passages through which air enters and spreads through the lungs Alveoli are tiny air sacks in your lungs.

What Is Tobacco? VI. Carbon Monoxide - A poisonous, colorless, odorless gas which is given off when tobacco burns Carbon monoxide in smoke passes through the lungs and into the bloodstream. Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen the blood vessels can carry. Carbon monoxide weakens muscles and blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.

Different Tobacco Products Cigarettes Specialty Cigarettes Types of Tobacco Products Cigars and Pipes Smokeless Tobacco

1. Cigarettes Risks of Using Cigarettes Emphysema Lung disease Heart disease Cancer Infertility Stroke Bad breath Premature wrinkling of the skin Stained teeth and fingers More than 400, 000 cigarette smokers die from smokingrelated illnesses every year.

2. Cigars and Pipes Risks of Using Cigars and Pipes Cancer of the mouth Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the throat Heart disease One large cigar can contain as much tobacco as a pack of cigarettes.

4. Smokeless Tobacco - ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled through the nose ex. Snuff The process of using smokeless tobacco is called dipping.

Smokeless Tobacco Risks of Using Smokeless Tobacco Cancers of the mouth Cancer of the esophagus Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the stomach Ulcer Stained teeth Bad breath Tooth decay Gum disease/cancer Smokeless tobacco contains 15 times more nicotine than cigarettes.

Citizenship Good citizenship includes doing your part to keep your school and community healthy. One way to accomplish this is by spreading the word about the dangers of tobacco use.

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Vocabulary What is nicotine?

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned List Identify and describe the risks associated with three harmful substances found in all forms of tobacco.

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Recall What is the most common form in which tobacco is used? Name three other tobacco products.

Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Analyze Julia is at a party where another girl lights a cigarette. When Julia points out that smoking is bad for health, the other girl shrugs. “I’m a strong person, ” she says. “I can quit anytime I want. ” How might Julia reply?

Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Evaluate Pete chews smokeless tobacco. He uses it when no one else is around so others do not have to watch him spitting tobacco juice. “It’s a win-win situation, ” says Pete. Do you agree with Pete’s point of view? Explain your answer.

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