Why does nicotine produce a pleasurable feeling? a. It increases dopamine in the brain's...
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Why does nicotine produce a pleasurable feeling?
a. It increases dopamine in the brain's pleasure center.
b. It interferes with the reuptake of dopamine.
c. It binds to serotonin receptors.
d. It blocks adenosine receptors in the limbic system.
Nicotine:
An individual who uses nicotine, such as by smoking tobacco or chewing tobacco, would feel a delightful pleasure as the material works its way through the oral cavity, into the bloodstream, then into the central nervous system.
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There are many chemicals in smoking tobacco. Many of these substances are toxic or cancer causing, such as carbon monoxide and tar. In this lesson, look at some of these chemicals, including carbon monoxide, tar, and nicotine.
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