Nicotine promotes the development of cardiovascular disease primarily by 

The unpleasant effects of drug withdrawal are caused by

The deposits on artery walls caused by atherosclerosis are called plaque. 

To protect your skin from unhealthy exposure to the sun’s rays, you should use a sun block lotion with a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least _____ .

A procedure to open blocked arteries by squeezing a tiny “balloon” between plaque deposits is called

Long-term hypertension makes arteries less elastic and incapable of dilating under a heavy workload. 

Carbon monoxide is the least dangerous component of tobacco smoke. 

Of all the gases released by tobacco smoke, the most harmful to smokers is

If you are over age 20, you should be concerned if your cholesterol level is 230 mg/dl.

Nicotine can be absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.