The Reinforcing Effect of Nicotine Appears to Be Caused by _________

question 44

Multiple Choice

The reinforcing effect of nicotine appears to be caused by _________ of nicotinic receptors in the ______________.

• A) activation; ventral tegmental area
• B) activation; nucleus accumbens
• C) inactivation; nucleus accumbens
• D) inactivation; ventral tegmental area
• E) activation; lateral hypothalamus

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Y-Intercept

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Purpose

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