Nicotine, the Addictive Substance in Cigarettes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

• A) triggers catecholamine release.
• B) acts as a stimulant.
• C) is found naturally only in tobacco.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Freezing Response

A behavioral reaction to a threatening stimulus characterized by immobility and the cessation of all movement, considered a survival mechanism.

Conditioned Emotional Response

The ability of a conditioned stimulus (CS) to elicit emotional reactions as a result of the association of the CS with a painful event.

Hyperactivity

A condition characterized by abnormal levels of activity, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining attention, often associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).