A Rewarding Consequence of Cigarette Smoking Is That It Reduces

question 75

Multiple Choice

A rewarding consequence of cigarette smoking is that it reduces

• A) blood pressure and heart rate.
• B) sensitivity to pain.
• C) mental alertness.
• D) the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream.

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Definitions:

Atrophy

A decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of use.

Extraocular Muscles

The six muscles that surround the eye, controlling its movements and allowing it to move in different directions.

Optic Nerves

The paired nerves that transmit visual information from the retina to the brain.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.