Test Your Knowledge: Nicotine

Test Your Knowledge: Nicotine

Take this quiz to see how much you know about the substance nicotine and its effects on the body.

published on June 08
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Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant found in which plant?

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant found in which plant?
Tobacco
Cannabis
Cocaine
Coffee
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Which of the following is a common method of consuming nicotine?

Smoking cigarettes
Drinking alcohol
Eating chocolate
Inhaling helium
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Nicotine is known to increase the levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?

Nicotine is known to increase the levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
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What is the primary reason people smoke cigarettes?

Nicotine addiction
Weight loss
Improved vision
Enhanced memory
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Which of the following is a long-term effect of nicotine use?

Which of the following is a long-term effect of nicotine use?
Increased risk of heart disease
Stronger bones
Improved lung function
Decreased blood pressure
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How does nicotine affect the central nervous system?

How does nicotine affect the central nervous system?
Stimulates it
Sedates it
Confuses it
Paralyzes it
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What is the primary reason people struggle to quit nicotine?

What is the primary reason people struggle to quit nicotine?
Withdrawal symptoms
Lack of willpower
Fear of success
Preference for smoking
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How does nicotine contribute to the development of addiction?

How does nicotine contribute to the development of addiction?
By altering brain chemistry
By improving sleep quality
By reducing stress levels
By suppressing appetite
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Which age group is most likely to experiment with nicotine products?

Which age group is most likely to experiment with nicotine products?
Teenagers
Young adults
Middle-aged individuals
Elderly population
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What is the most effective way to reduce the harms of nicotine use?

Quitting altogether
Switching to vaping
Switching to cigars
Increasing nicotine intake