Question

1. how long does it take for nicotine to be carried within the bloodstream throughout the body (5 points) *

1 minute
30 seconds
1 second
10 seconds

1. what does nicotine do to the body? (5 points) *

heals it.
triggers body to release endorphins which gives you a pleasurable sensation.
opens up the airways.
stops the heart.

1. is the chemical that makes you addicted to smoking cigarettes. (5 points) *

alcohol
nicotine
bleach
ammonia

Explanation:

• For question 7: Nicotine reaches the brain within 10 - 15 seconds and is carried throughout the body in the bloodstream in about 10 seconds.
• For question 8: Nicotine triggers the body to release endorphins, creating a pleasurable sensation and contributing to addiction.
• For question 9: Nicotine is the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes.

Answer:

1. 10 seconds
2. Triggers body to release endorphins which gives you a pleasurable sensation
3. Nicotine