The Reinforcing Effects of Nicotine Are the Result Of

question 94

Multiple Choice

The reinforcing effects of nicotine are the result of:

• A)direct activation of dopamine release onto the nucleus accumbens.
• B)direct blockade of dopamine release onto the ventral tegmental area.
• C)indirect activation of dopamine receptors.
• D)indirect blockade of dopamine receptors.

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