In the brain, nicotine
a. affects regions which are also targeted by depressants.
b. does not seem to mimic the natural chemicals released by the brain.
c. stimulates receptors that make you feel good when you have achieved a rewarding goal.
d. fools receptor sites into responding as if it were bad for you to be smoking, although the smoker continues to smoke due to nicotine addiction.
Answer: c. stimulates receptors that make you feel good when you have achieved a rewarding goal.
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