Know Your Nicotine Test your knowledge on the effects and facts about nicotine with this quiz containing 10 questions. michelle published on March 11 Stacked 1/10 What is the primary addictive component in cigarettes? Nicotine Caffeine Alcohol Marijuana 2/10 Which of the following is a common method of nicotine consumption? Smoking cigarettes Drinking water Eating chocolate Doing yoga 3/10 How does nicotine affect the brain? Increases dopamine levels Decreases serotonin levels Boosts IQ Causes amnesia 4/10 What is a common withdrawal symptom of nicotine addiction? Cravings Excessive energy Insomnia Decreased appetite 5/10 Which of the following is a nicotine replacement therapy? Nicotine patches Vitamin C supplements Acupuncture Meditation 6/10 What is the legal age to purchase nicotine products in most countries? 18 or 21 16 25 10 7/10 Which statement about nicotine is true? Nicotine is a stimulant Nicotine is a depressant Nicotine is a hallucinogen Nicotine is a painkiller 8/10 How quickly does nicotine reach the brain after inhalation? 10 seconds 1 hour 3 days 1 week 9/10 What is the main reason people smoke cigarettes? Nicotine addiction Social status Weight loss Avoiding boredom 10/10 Which organ does nicotine primarily affect in the body? Heart Stomach Eyes Fingernails