Which of the Following Is NOT True of Nicotine

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of nicotine?

• A) It is a liquid alkaloid, the chief source being tobacco.
• B) It is readily absorbed in the GI tract, respiratory tract, mucous membranes, and skin.
• C) It produces complex and predictable actions on the body.
• D) Peripheral blood vessels constrict, raising blood pressure in persons who start smoking.
• E) Peripheral blood vessels dilate in the person who has smoked for a period of time, lowering blood pressure.

---

Definitions:

State-Dependent Learning

Learning based on events experienced in one state; events will not be recalled if the subject is tested in a different state.

Intoxicated

The state of being impaired or experiencing altered physical and mental abilities due to the consumption of substances such as alcohol or drugs.

Cue Recall

A memory retrieval process where specific cues or prompts enhance the recall of information.

Memory Attribute

Characteristics or features that define memory, such as duration, capacity, and encoding specificity.