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March 2018
APPROVAL SHEET
The research paper attached here to “Significant Effects of Nicotine to the Body” prepared and
submitted by Miguel Angelo L. Rodriguez in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Grade 10 is hereby
accepted.
The research would like to give thanks to his teachers, friends and family for making this paper possible.
To his teachers, Mr. Diego Lopez, Ms. Rowena Mercado and Mrs. Margie Manangan who helped him through
out the process of this research making.
To his friends, who give an extend arms in helping him especially when he is on his laziness and also who cheer
him up when he is on his biggest downfall.
Last but not the least, to God Almighty, who gave him strength, wisdom, knowledge and good health. Without
him this research would not be possible.
M.A.L.R
Table of Contents
Contents Page
Approval sheet ii
Acknowledgement iii
Table of Contents iv
List of Tables v
Chapter 1
Introduction 1
Chapter 2
Conceptual Framework 3
Hypothesis 3
Definition of Terms 3
CHAPTER 1
A. Introduction
One of the most common activity of human being is smoking. Most people spend large portion of their
life in smoking. There are many reason why people smoke. Sometimes people say its their hobby and
sometimes people say its their medicine to cure their cough. We all know that smoking is slowly killing
us but the smokers are not listening to the warnings. Also smoking can relieve stress to the smokers and
they smoke because to cope their shyness, nervousness and social awkwardness and also peer pressure.
When a person smokes, their heart speeds up, their blood pressure increases and they feel more alert. They
become addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes very quickly and feel jittery, irritable and depressed if they
aren’t allowed to smoke. The smoke inhaled will then destroy their circulatory system, and coat their lungs
with tar. It is estimated that more than 1 billion cigarettes are consumed by 11 to 15 year olds each year
at a cost of more than 120 million a year. According to a World Health Organization Report, smoking will
kill a million of these people worldwide by the time they reach middle age. Cancer cases are on the
increase and smoking can only increase your risk of developing it. Try and give up – or better still, don’t
start.
This research is for teenagers and adult ages 14-40 years old. With the respondents of 50 people.
This research is limited to the places here in Manila specifically in Intramuros. This is for us to know the
negative effectives of nicotine in to our body.
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND RELATED STUDIES
A. Review of Related Literature
Overview of Nicotine
Nicotine is a chemical that contains nitrogen. It also produced synthetically. Nicotine is heavily
addictive and expose people to the extremely harmful effects of tobacco dependency. This ia also one of the
4,000 chemicals found in smoke from the tobacco products. This is a colorless liquid that turns brown when
burned. Tobacco plant is indigenous to the Americas and has been used as a medicine and stimulant for at least
2000 years. Smoking pipes and cigars spread quickly throughout 1600s. Nicotine is absorbed through the skin
and mucosal lining of the nose and mouth or in the lungs. This can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and
brain. .The plant divided opinion when it was introduced to Europe. Some saw this plant as medicine while
other saw it as toxic and habit-forming. Nicotine is both a sedative and a stimulant. This also makes the
pancreas produce less insulin. This also cause the release of dopamine in the pleasure and motivation areas of
the brain. Dopamine is a brain chemical that affects emotion, movements and sensations of pleasure and pain.
Depending on the dose of nicotine taken and the individual’s nervous system arousal. Consuming this could
lead to or linked to sensation of being relaxed, euphoria and raised alertness. This can also reduce anxiety.
Nicotine has a wide range of side effects in our body. These are the following effects:
an increased clotting tendency, leading to a risk of
harmful blood clots
atherosclerosis, in which plaque forms on the artery constrictions and diseases of the coronary artery
wall an increased risk of stroke
enlargement of the aorta obesity
dizziness and lightheadedness high blood pressure
irregular and disturbed sleep type 2 diabetes
bad dreams and nightmares respiratory difficulties
possible blood restriction infertility
nausea and vomiting problems with brain development
dry mouth, or xerostomia behavioral issues
indigestion spasms in the lungs
peptic ulcers pneumonia
diarrhea tremors and pain in the muscles
heartburn increase levels of insulin and insulin resistance,
changes in heart rate and rhythm contributing to the risk of diabetes
an increase in blood pressure joint pain
Nicotine has a “kick” cause in part of drug stimulation of the adrenal glands. This cause a sudden release of
glucose as well as an increase in blood pressure, heart rate and respiration. The carbon monoxide in the smoke
increases the chance of having a cardiovascular disease
Nicotine dependency can be treated with the follow:
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): This is available in skin patches, nasal sprays, inhalers,
and solutions that can be rubbed into the gums. Bupropion: This was used in the first instance as
anti-depressant medication. However, it was then found to be useful in reducing nicotine
cravings. It has a similar rate of effectiveness to NRT. Varenicline, sold as Chantix: This
medication partially triggers a certain receptor in the brain that usually responds only to nicotine.
It then blocks the receptor, preventing nicotine from doing the same. This reduces the urges a
person experiences while quitting smoking. It may also reduce the satisfaction an individual gets
from smoking, which in turn decreases the risk of a relapse.
C. Conceptual Framework
D. Hypothesis/Hypotheses
Hypothesis
Peers, anxiety, depression, addiction and body system can influence the negative of
nicotine.
Null Hypothesis
Peers, anxiety, depression, addiction and body system cannot influence the negative of
nicotine.
E. Definition of Terms
Nicotine- a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of
tobacco. It acts as a stimulant in small doses, but in larger amounts blocks the action of
autonomic nerve and skeletal muscle cells. Nicotine is also used in insecticides.
Anxiety- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event
or something with an uncertain outcome
Tobacco- a preparation of the nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured
by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing.
Euphoria- a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Chapter III
A. Research Design
This study is a qualitative research. It involves all the data collection to answer questions
concerning the research about “Negative Effects of Nicotine to our Body”
B. The Sample
It is a survey for the adult and teenagers that know and tried the nicotine. The study was
all conducted and most of them used it. Some of the intangibles surveyed on the study were their
name and age are listed.
C. Data Collection Procedure
The survey was hand delivered to the respondents. With the help of the researcher’s
teacher, we can successfully have known those adults and teenagers actions or its effects to their
bodies using the nicotine.
D. Data Analysis Procedure
The researchers used the following statistical tools in the analysis of the data.
1. Mean – adding up all the numbers, then divide the sum by the number of the respondents to get
the average number.
2.) Frequency Counts – a number of times of the particular score that appears in a set of data.
3.) Percent – the one part of the whole divided into one hundred parts.
E.) The Instrument
This survey was made and prepared by the researchers. The researcher makes it easier to
understand the questions. The survey was given to them clean and with respect.
“Significant Effects of Nicotine to the Body”