Elite Athletes Do Not Usually Engage in Smoking of Any

question 23

Multiple Choice

Elite athletes do not usually engage in smoking of any kind.Why?

• A) They don't want to reduce the surface area-to-volume ratio in their lungs.
• B) They don't want to increase the level of toxins they take in before big races.
• C) They don't want to develop decreased oxygen consumption before big races.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Nicotine

An addictive chemical found in tobacco products, known for its stimulating effects.

Tetrahedral Geometry

A configuration in which a central atom is encircled by four atoms located at the tetrahedron's corners.

Carbon Atoms

The fundamental building blocks of organic molecules, characterized by having four bonding sites to form covalent bonds.

Cocaine

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug, derived from the leaves of the coca plant, that acts on the central nervous system, increasing energy and euphoria but also potentially leading to addiction and health issues.