Why Must the Neurophysiology of Nicotine Be Considered When Examining

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why must the neurophysiology of nicotine be considered when examining the effects of nicotine on men and women

• A)pharmacological agents used to treat smoking may have different effects in women than in men
• B)nicotine intakes differ between men and women
• C)chronic nicotine use may affect female reproductive endocrinology making smoking less reinforcing for women
• D)all of the above

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