Nicotine & Teen Brain and addiction Quiz

Nicotine is classified as which type of drug?

• Depressant

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogen

• Painkiller

Why are teens more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than adults?

• Their brains are still developing

• Their lungs are smaller

• They crave sugar more

• They metabolize slower

Until about what age does the brain continue developing?

• 12

• 18

• 25

• 40

Which part of the brain does nicotine most disrupt, leading to poor decision-making?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Brain stem

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum

Nicotine releases which “pleasure chemical” in the brain?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Melatonin

• Cortisol

Nicotine use in teens weakens:

• Balance

• Memory and attention

• Hearing

• Muscle strength

Nicotine changes brain wiring by strengthening pathways linked to:

• Reward and cravings

• Sleep

• Pain relief

• Vision

What short-term effect does nicotine have on the body?

• Lowers heart rate

• Increases heart rate and blood pressure

• Improves memory

• Boosts appetite

Which brain structure important for memory is harmed by nicotine?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Pituitary gland

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include:

• Irritability, anxiety, cravings

• Improved focus

• Better mood

• Stronger self-control