Question 1

In 2009,the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

Accepted Answer

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act authorized the FDA to regulate tobacco products in specific ways. It did not approve the marketing of "safer" cigarettes or novelty products like candy-flavored cigarettes. The act has not been repealed by the U.S. legislature.

Question 2

are quickly becoming one the largest U.S.exports.

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The statement is incomplete and lacks a subject ("..." are quickly becoming one of the largest U.S. exports), making it impossible to determine its accuracy without knowing what is being referred to.

Question 3

The possibility of FDA regulation of tobacco products has been an ongoing topic since at least the early 1990s.Why do some think the FDA should regulate tobacco products,and what have been some of the issues that complicate how they might do this?

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Question 4

Even though chewing tobacco might not be as unhealthy as smoking it,smokeless tobacco still has risks.Compare and contrast the health risks of chewing and smoking tobacco.

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Question 5

Gum,patches,lozenges,and inhalers are all various forms of

Accepted Answer

Gum, patches, lozenges, and inhalers are all different types of nicotine replacement therapy, which have been proven effective in helping people quit smoking. They are designed to provide a low dose of nicotine to help ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings, without the harmful effects of smoking tobacco.

Question 6

The major commercial species of tobacco is Nicotiana tobacum.

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Nicotiana tobacum is the most widely grown species of tobacco and accounts for the majority of commercial tobacco products.

Question 7

After a 1998 tobacco settlement,many anti-smoking ads were paid for by the very companies that promote smoking.

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The 1998 tobacco settlement required tobacco companies to fund anti-smoking campaigns, so many of the ads were indeed paid for by the companies that promote smoking.

Question 8

The FDA has regulated nicotine content of cigarettes since 1964.

Accepted Answer

The FDA did not have authority to regulate nicotine content of cigarettes until the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was enacted in 2009.

Question 9

A cigar contains enough nicotine for two lethal doses,if the nicotine were injected.

Accepted Answer

A typical cigar contains between 100 to 200 milligrams of nicotine, while the lethal dose of nicotine for adults is estimated to be about 30 to 60 milligrams if ingested or injected.

Question 10

In July 2011,the nicotine vaccine NicVax was

Accepted Answer

In July 2011, NicVax, a nicotine vaccine, was found to be no better than a placebo in clinical trials, meaning it did not demonstrate effectiveness in helping people quit smoking or reduce nicotine addiction.

Question 11

Per capita sales of cigarettes in the U.S.started to decrease in 1990.

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Question 12

Discuss the issue of secondhand smoke and restrictions on smoking in public places.Include your own opinion about the fairness of such regulations,but be sure to include information about the effects of secondhand smoke on nonsmokers,both in homes and the workplace.

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Question 13

Nicotine acts in the brain to first stimulate and then block several nicotinic subtypes of cholinergic receptor.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is an agonist for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, initially causing stimulation of the receptor and then eventually leading to desensitization and blockage of the receptor. Nicotinic receptors are a subtype of cholinergic receptors.

Question 14

About 90 percent of the more than 40 million former smokers in the U.S.report that

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, 90 percent of the former smokers in the U.S. report that they quit smoking without a treatment program, indicating that they were able to quit on their own without any external assistance. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A and C are incorrect because they contradict the given information, and option D is not supported by the given data - it may or may not be true for some former smokers.

Question 15

There is no evidence indicating that cigarette smoking has skin-aging effects.

Accepted Answer

There is ample evidence indicating that cigarette smoking has skin-aging effects. Smoking causes wrinkles, premature aging, and skin damage through various mechanisms, including decreased blood flow, reduced collagen and elastin production, and increased breakdown of existing collagen and elastin.

Question 16

has recently been approved by the FDA for use in smoking cessation.

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As of my last update in April 2023, there has been no recent approval by the FDA for a new drug specifically for smoking cessation. Existing FDA-approved medications for smoking cessation include nicotine replacement therapies, bupropion, and varenicline.

Question 17

The most popular form of tobacco use in America before 1900 was cigar smoking.

Accepted Answer

Before 1900, the most popular form of tobacco use in America was chewing tobacco, not cigar smoking.

Question 18

Although there are concerns about smoking during pregnancy,the research studies have not consistently demonstrated any specific risks.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have consistently shown that smoking during pregnancy can increase the risk of various health problems for both the mother and the baby, including premature birth, low birth weight, respiratory problems, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Question 19

In 2006,the FDA approved a nicotine partial agonist drug as a smoking treatment.The drug is

Accepted Answer

Varenicline is a nicotine partial agonist drug that binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing the cravings and pleasurable effects of smoking. It also blocks the nicotine from binding to the receptors, which may help reduce the urge to smoke. Varenicline has been FDA-approved for smoking cessation since 2006 and has been shown to be more effective than other nicotine replacement therapies, such as patches or gum. Diazepam, olanzepine, and xanthine are not related to smoking cessation and are used for other medical conditions.

Question 20

in the U.S.contained some tobacco use.Compared to 2005,this represents a decrease in depictions of tobacco use.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly indicates that there has been a decrease in depictions of tobacco use compared to 2005.

Quiz 10: Tobacco