Which Statement Best Describes Why Nicotine Should Be Avoided Before

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes why nicotine should be avoided before going to bed?

• A) It binds to receptors in the cerebral cortex, which is involved in wake/sleep cycles.
• B) Nicotine is a depressant and, therefore, negative feedback speeds up your heart and respiratory systems, which keep you from relaxing.
• C) Nicotine mimics acetylcholine, which is associated with the ascending reticular activating system.
• D) Nicotine should not be avoided before bed; it will help relax you before going to sleep.
• E) It binds to receptors in the corpus callosum, which stimulates both sides of the brain.