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What types of diseases and disorders is smoking tobacco directly related to?


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Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Adrenaline

Also known as epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.

Nociception

The sensory nervous system's response to potentially harmful stimuli, signaling pain to the brain.

Nociception

The sensory nervous system's response to certain harmful or potentially harmful stimuli.

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