Which of the Following Statements Is True About Nicotine

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about nicotine?

• A)It is a depressant that stimulates neurotransmitters that have a calming or pain-reducing effect.
• B)It increases the smoker's energy and alertness.
• C)It deprives the smoker a pleasurable and reinforcing experience.
• D)It is a passive drug in cigarettes that reduces the dopamine levels of a smoker.

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