nicotine

Question 1

brain neurochemistry

Answer 1

-refers to neurotransmitters that regulate brain activity
-nicotine influences dopamine, a neautransmitter vital for function brains common reward pathway

Question 2

what’s does nicotine bind to and where

Answer 2

-binds to nicotine acetylcholine receptors in ventral tegmental area leading to dopamine release in brainscape reward centre

Question 3

rooe of dopamine

Answer 3

-dopamine activation creates feelings of euphoria and reduced anxiety

Question 4

what are withdrawal symptoms due to

Answer 4

-increased sensitivity of nicotine receptors during abstinence