Nicotine stimulates the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, which leads to:
Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, both of which raise blood pressure and increase heart rate.
Question 102 of 446
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Smoking is associated with increased incidence of cancers of the lung, urinary bladder, throat, bronchitis, emphysema, coronary heart disease, and:
Smoking is associated with increased incidence of cancers of lung, urinary bladder and throat, bronchitis, emphysema, coronary heart disease, gastric ulcer, etc..
Question 103 of 446
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Smoking increases which content in the blood, leading to oxygen deficiency in the body?
Smoking increases carbon monoxide (CO) content in blood and reduces the concentration of haembound oxygen.
Question 104 of 446
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The period between 12–18 years of age is generally considered:
The period between 12-18 years of age may be thought of as adolescence period.
Question 105 of 446
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Which common cause motivates youngsters towards drug and alcohol use in the initial stages?
Curiosity, need for adventure and excitement, and experimentation constitute common causes.
Question 106 of 446
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The perception among youth that it is 'cool' or progressive to smoke, use drugs, or alcohol is promoted by:
Television, movies, newspapers, internet also help to promote this perception.
Question 107 of 446
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What is defined as a psychological attachment to certain effects—such as euphoria and a temporary feeling of well-being—associated with drugs and alcohol?
Addiction is a psychological attachment to certain effects—such as euphoria and a temporary feeling of well-being.
Question 108 of 446
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With repeated use of drugs, what happens to the tolerance level of the receptors in the body?
With repeated use of drugs, the tolerance level of the receptors present in our body increases.
Question 109 of 446
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The tendency of the body to manifest an unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if the regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued is known as:
Dependence is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose is abruptly discontinued.
Question 110 of 446
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Which of the following is a symptom characterized by the withdrawal syndrome?
Withdrawal syndrome is characterized by anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating.
