Question

Which one of the following has a long term effect on the health of an individual?

• A. Common cold
• B. Chicken pox
• C. Chewing tobacco
• D. Stress

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Chewing tobacco

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Tobacco or Nicotiana tabacum comes under the family Solanaceae.
2. It can be a silent killer when consumed in a variety of ways like chewing, smoking, sniffing, etc.
3. Nicotine is a highly poisonous component found in tobacco, which enhances blood pressure and heart rate.
4. It also enhances stomach acidity, which is followed by a lack of appetite.
5. With time, tobacco chewing can result in serious issues like respiratory infections, hardening or narrowing of the arteries, stomach ulcers, emphysema, cancer of the mouth, chronic cough, and cancer of the lungs and throat.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. A common cold is a viral infection of the throat and nose.
2. It is generally harmless, as it usually runs its course in a week to ten days.

Option B:

1. The varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral illness.
2. It causes a tiny, fluid-filled blistered rash that itches.
3. Given that it can linger for four to seven days, the illness is not very dangerous.

Option D:

1. A feeling of emotional tension is stress.
2. It can come from any thought, which makes one feel frustrated or nervous.
3. Stress is not so harmful, as it can easily go away by performing remedies like meditation.

Final answer: Chewing tobacco has a long-term effect on the health of a person.