Particle Pollution

question 72

Multiple Choice

Particle pollution:

• A)only causes short-term effects on the body
• B)damages the body in the same way as radon poisoning
• C)has been decreasing in the eastern part of the U.S.
• D)can pass straight through the lungs into the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drug

Any substance that alters mood, perception, or thought; called a controlled substance if approved for medical use.

Illicit Drug

Substances whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law, including drugs that are subject to drug control and prohibition policies.

Narcotic

A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, increasing alertness, concentration, and physical energy.