When Nicotine Acts on the Brain It Acts Like Acetylcholine

question 213

Multiple Choice

When nicotine acts on the brain it acts like acetylcholine and binds to ACh receptor sites causing postsynaptic potentials.Nicotine is

• A) an antagonist.
• B) an agonist.
• C) a monoamine.
• D) a reuptake agent.

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Definitions:

Drawback

A disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation, plan, or product.

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for controlling vital life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Structure

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