Fred Has Developed a Physiological Dependence on Nicotine

question 68

Multiple Choice

Fred has developed a physiological dependence on nicotine. This means that _____.

• A)his body chemistry has changed and he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
• B)his body chemistry has changed, but he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
• C)his body chemistry has not changed, but he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
• D)he has come to rely on nicotine to alleviate his feelings of anxiety when he is around his mother-in-law, but this will not create significant withdrawal symptoms if he stops using nicotine
• E)his body chemistry has not changed, and he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine

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