What Accounts for the Calming Effects of Nicotine Use

question 23

Multiple Choice

What accounts for the calming effects of nicotine use?

• A)It relaxes skeletal muscles.
• B)its biphasic action and at higher doses, its effects are more depressant
• C)the individual's beliefs about nicotine's effects
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.

Social Information

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Subregion

A smaller, distinct part within a larger region or area, often with its own unique characteristics or functions.

Hippocampus

The hippocampus is a vital region of the brain involved in memory formation, spatial navigation, and the processing of emotional responses.