Activity A: Tobacco and Your Body Systems—Page 1

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Lesson 11.1 Activity A: Tobacco and Your Body Systems

Instructions: Answer the following questions based on the information in this
lesson. If needed, you may also refer to Background Lesson 1, “The Body
Systems,” in your textbook.

1. A. Nicotine triggers the release of adrenaline. What negative impact does this
have on the cardiovascular system?
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B. What chemical, released by the brain in response to nicotine, leads to a

pleasurable sensation? Explain how this sensation is associated with
addiction.
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2. A. List four chemicals found in cigarette smoke and describe what other
substances typically contain these chemicals.
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B. What three respiratory diseases combine in chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease? How does smoking cause this disease?
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3. A. Why might you not know what chemicals are in your vaping e-liquid?
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B. How can ingredients in e-liquids be dangerous to inhale, even if the Food

and Drug Administration deems them generally recognized as safe?
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C. Which rare lung disease is related to the presence of diacetyl in e-liquid?

How does diacetyl cause this disease?
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