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Isabel Serrano
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If cigarettes did not contain nicotine,the brain's dopamine neurons would be

A) overstimulated by smoking.
B) less affected by smoking.
C) inhibited by smoking.
D) easily activated at first but inactive after the first cigarette.

Dopamine Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that produce and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in motivation, reward, and movement.

Nicotine

A potent, addictive substance found in tobacco, affecting the nervous system by mimicking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Overstimulated

A condition of having excessive stimulation, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hyperactive.

  • Ascertain the determinants that affect the chances of beginning to smoke and becoming addicted.
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