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LaShawna has no siblings,and her parents do not smoke.Jayda has an older brother and mother who smoke.Who would be more likely to start smoking,and why?

A) LaShawna,because her dopamine neurons are more sensitive to nicotine
B) LaShawna,because smoking would be a novel and exciting experience
C) Jayda,because her family members act as role models for smoking
D) Both girls are equally likely to start smoking.

Dopamine Neurons

Neurons that produce and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.

Role Models

Individuals whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burned substances, most commonly tobacco, which is associated with a range of health risks including respiratory diseases and cancer.

  • Determine the elements contributing to the probability of starting smoking and developing dependence.
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