What Substance in Cigarettes Is a Highly Addictive Stimulant

question 21

Multiple Choice

What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?

• A)menthol
• B)tar
• C)carbon monoxide
• D)nicotine

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Definitions:

DRE

Digital Rectal Examination; a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a finger to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs for abnormalities.

TURP

Stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.

Lubricating Fluid

A substance applied to minimize friction between surfaces in contact, reducing wear or heat generation.

Smegma

A whitish substance that can accumulate under the foreskin in males or around the clitoris and labia minora in females, composed of dead skin cells, oil, and moisture.