Nicotine Causes All of the Following, EXCEPT

question 121

Multiple Choice

Nicotine causes all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) enhances the taste buds.
• B) excites or tranquilizes the nervous system.
• C) elevates blood pressure.
• D) depresses hunger contractions.

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Definitions:

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to lasting anxiety and distress.

Cortisol Secretion

The process of releasing cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress, into the bloodstream.

Physiological Marker

A biological parameter that can be measured to assess or predict health status, disease progression, or response to treatment.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate critical bodily functions, such as temperature, hunger, and sleep cycles.