Nicotine Binds to Acetylcholine Receptor Sites, Stimulating Skeletal Muscles and Causing

question 426

Multiple Choice

Nicotine binds to acetylcholine receptor sites, stimulating skeletal muscles and causing the heart to beat more rapidly. Thus, nicotine is a(n) :

• A) endorphin.
• B) SSRI.
• C) agonist.
• D) antagonist.

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