How Long Is the Distribution Half-Life of Nicotine

question 30

Multiple Choice

How long is the distribution half-life of nicotine?

• A)1-10 minutes
• B)10-20 minutes
• C)25-50 minutes
• D)1-2 hours

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary Cell

A type of cell located in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Steroid Hormones

Steroid hormones are a class of hormones derived from cholesterol that act as chemical messengers in the body, including sex hormones and corticosteroids.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Lipid Soluble

A characteristic of substances that can dissolve in fats, oils, and non-polar solvents, allowing them to pass easily through cell membranes.