Which of the Following Statements About Nicotine Is FALSE

question 390

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nicotine is FALSE?

• A) When cigarette smoke is inhaled, nicotine reaches the brain in a matter of seconds.
• B) In people who regularly use tobacco products, nicotine enhances mood, attention, and arousal.
• C) Because the nicotine in cigarette smoke and other tobacco products produces relaxation, nicotine is technically classified as a depressant.
• D) Nicotine activates a variety of brain areas, including the frontal lobes, the thalamus, and the hippocampus.

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