Author Question: Nicotine has a variety of effects on nicotinic receptors throughout the body. Which of the following ... (Read 52 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Nicotine has a variety of effects on nicotinic receptors throughout the body. Which of the following is NOT an effect of nicotine?

1. Vasodilation and decreased heart rate
2. Increased secretion of gastric acid and motility of the GI smooth muscle
3. Release of dopamine at the pleasure center
4. Stimulation of the locus coeruleus

Question 2

Nicotine gum products are:

1. Chewed to release the nicotine and then swallowed for a systemic effect
2. Parked in the buccal area of the mouth to produce a constant amount of nicotine release
3. Bound to exchange resins so the nicotine is only released during chewing
4. Approximately the same in nicotine content as smoking two cigarettes