Take the Nicotine Quiz

Nicotine, one of the main chemicals in tobacco, is the primary reason that smoking is so addictive, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Even though most smokers know that smoking is bad for them, they find it difficult to quit because of the nicotine's effect.

Nicotine causes which of these changes in the body?

A. lowers body temperatureB. increases heart rateC. increases blood pressureD. b and c

What happens when nicotine comes into contact with the brain?

A. tissues swellB. dopamine is releasedC. nerve centers shut downD. adrenaline increases

How does dependence on nicotine develop?

A. nicotine alters the pattern of nerve signals in the brainB. peer pressure makes it hard to quitC. mental habit is too hard to breakD. physical craving is too strong

What's the most common reason for not quitting?

A. smoking relieves stressB. craving is too strongC. worried about weight gainD. enjoy it too much

Cigarette smoke contains traces of which of these harmful chemicals?

A. radioactive lead and poloniumB. arsenicC. formaldehydeD. all of the above

Cigarette filters remove which of these when a smoker inhales?

A. carbon monoxideB. some tarC. some nicotineD. b and c

Research on how nicotine alters brain chemistry may help scientists develop new drugs. What type are they?

A. antidepressantsB. painkillersC. tranquilizersD. vitamins

Which of these is the most significant health risk for smokers?

A. cancerB. high blood pressureC. heart attacksD. arthritis

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