Nicotine affects the development of teenage brain circuits that control attention and learning, increasing the risks of mood disorders and permanent problems with impulse control. True False

Nicotine activates neural mechanisms similar to those activated byMultiple Choicealcohol.heroin.cocaine.marijuana.

Nicotine increases the levels of a dopamine in the brain which interacts with the brain’s reward system and motivates some people to use nicotine again and again, inspite of the possible risks to their health and well-being. True False

The reinforcing effects of nicotine Group of answer choicesdepends on the dopamine pathway to the nucleus accumbens.is equal to amphetamine or cocaine in intensity.depends on the α4 subunit of the nicotinic receptor.involves the β2, α4, and α6 subunits of the nicotinic receptor.Both A and D

The most likely contributor to adolescent impulsivity and risky behavior is ______________.Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer.aattention deficit hyperactivity disorderbincreased myelination of nerve cellsca biologically immature prefrontal cortexddecreases in dopamine sensitivity

The use of drugs & alcohol / other compulsive behaviors dysregulates the brain.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse