What Is the Physiological Basis of the Short-Term Effects of Nicotine

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the physiological basis of the short-term effects of nicotine?

• A)blocks the release of GABA and acetylcholine
• B)increases the release of GABA and acetylcholine
• C)blocks the release of norepinephrine and dopamine
• D)increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Functioning

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Brain Waves

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Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that are not readily accessible to the conscious mind but influence behaviors and emotions.

Cognitive Processes

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