Angel just went to her car for her lunch-break cigarette. Afterwards, she was in a much better mood, likely due to the effects of nicotine on ______.

A. nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
B. nicotinic dopamine receptors
C. serotonin receptors
D. opiate receptors


Answer: B

Psychology

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