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erika

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The drug rimonabant
 
  a. stimulates CB2 receptors in the brain.
  b. facilitates nicotine self-administration in rats.
  c. increases the release of dopamine with the nucleus accumbens.
  d. blocks nicotine receptors.
  e. diminishes craving for smoking during smoking cessation.

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Evidence from individuals who suffered a stroke and easily quit smoking afterwards suggests that the ____________ is involved in nicotine abuse.
 
  a. vmPFC
  b. ventral tegmental area
  c. accumbens
  d. insula
  e. hippocampus


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. diminishes craving for smoking during smoking cessation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. insula


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Gracias!

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