Nicotine Triggers A(n)________ in Anxiety and A(n)________ in Mental Alertness

question 21

Multiple Choice

Nicotine triggers a(n) ________ in anxiety and a(n) ________ in mental alertness.

• A) increase;decrease
• B) increase;increase
• C) decrease;decrease
• D) decrease;increase

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Definitions:

Semipermeable

Characteristic of a membrane that allows certain substances to pass through it while blocking others.

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane, making the inside of the cell less negative compared to the outside.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Physiological Relaxation

A state in which the body is not in alert mode, often characterized by reduced tension and stress, and an increased feeling of calm.