The Craving for a Cigarette by an Ex-Smoker __________

question 31

Multiple Choice

The craving for a cigarette by an ex-smoker __________.

• A) is typically the strongest on the first anniversary of quitting
• B) can continue for a month or more
• C) can continue for years
• D) is typically over by six months

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Definitions:

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and polysaccharides secreted by cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; can be a gas or a liquid.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that permit the direct transfer of ions and small molecules.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by interconnected cells that contract rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body.