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Electronic Cigarettes: Impact on the Cardiovascular System

1. Each e-cigarette device has a common functioning system, which is composed of a rechargeable lithium battery, vaporization chamber, and a cartridge.

A. True B. False

2. Which of the following is a potential effect of nicotine?

A. Reduce fertility and reproduction B. Ocular irritation C. Renal damage D. Increased blood pressure and heart rate

3. According to the text, research shows that subacute and chronic inhalation of formaldehyde is associated with cardiac oxidative stress and, consequently, cardiac cell damage.

A. True B. False

4. Which of the following is a potential effect of inhaled acrolein on the cardiovascular system?

A. Increased cardiac contractility B. Decreased blood pressure C. Decreased risk of thrombosis D. Increases the risk of cardiac ventricular arrhythmia

5. Which of the following statements regarding the effects of particulate matter (PM2.5) on the cardiovascular system is most accurate?

A. Direct entry of PM 2.5 into blood stream decreases intracellular calcium. B. Direct entry of PM 2.5 into bloodstream increases intracellular calcium. C. Deposition of PM 2.5 in lungs directly decreases intracellular calcium. D. Deposition of PM 2.5 in lungs directly increases intracellular calcium.


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