How Does Nicotine Affect the Brain

question 46

Multiple Choice

How does nicotine affect the brain?

• A)It affects regions which are also targeted by alcohol.
• B)It does not typically mimic the natural chemicals released by the brain.
• C)It stimulates receptors that make one feel good when one has done something right.
• D)It fools receptor sites into responding as if it were bad for one to be smoking,although the smoker continues to smoke due to nicotine addiction.

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