Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it mimics the effect of :
Correct answer: D. Acetylcholine
- A. Testosterone
- B. Dopamine
- C. Thyroxine
- D. Acetylcholine
Explanation
Nicotine is the major stimulatory component of tobacco products including cigarettes. Nicotine has a number of effects on the human body similar to acetylcholine. It stimulates the passage of nerve impulses, causes muscles to relax, and causes the release of adrenaline, increasing both blood pressure and heartbeat rate.
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