Nicotine's Behavioral Sensitization May Be Mediated by

question 29

Multiple Choice

Nicotine's behavioral sensitization may be mediated by

• A) downregulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the cortex.
• B) downregulation of dopamine receptors in the nucleus accumbens.
• C) upregulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the ventral tegmental area.
• D) Both b and c are correct

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