Lita Says She Smokes Because She Is Trying to Lose

question 41

Multiple Choice

Lita says she smokes because she is trying to lose weight.Why is nicotine an appetite suppressant?

• A)Nicotine takes the place of hunger receptor sites in the brain.
• B)Nicotine suppresses the hypothalamus which houses the hunger centre.
• C)Nicotine decreases the stomach contractions that signal hunger.
• D)Nicotine decreases the craving for fatty foods.

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