How Does Nicotine Act in the Brain

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does nicotine act in the brain?

• A) By increasing serotonin reuptake
• B) By enhancing GABA's inhibitory effects
• C) By reducing blood flow to the cerebral cortex
• D) By first stimulating and then blocking cholinergic receptors

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Definitions:

Set Point

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Dieters

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Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including hormone release and regulation of hunger and thirst.

Body Image

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