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Nicotine primarily affects the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, leading to increased release of various neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which is associated with pleasure and reward. This interaction is responsible for the addictive properties of nicotine and its effects on mood and cognition.
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What neurotransmitter is most affected by nicotine and how does tobacco affect the neurotransmitter?
Nicotine primarily affects the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. When nicotine enters the body through tobacco use, it binds to acetylcholine receptors in the brain, leading to increased release of other neurotransmitters like dopamine, which contributes to the pleasurable effects associated with smoking. Over time, chronic nicotine use can lead to changes in the brain's reward system, which can contribute to addiction and dependence.
Which organelle is most likely directly affected by nicotine?
The endoplasmic reticulum is most likely directly affected by nicotine. Nicotine can induce stress in the endoplasmic reticulum, leading to changes in protein folding and function.
Nicotine facilitates the release of a neurotransmitter which causes an individual to feel more alert This neurotransmitter is known as?
acetycholine
How has nicotine affected history?
good question.
What is the most significant neurotransmitter in the basal ganglia?
What is the most significant neurotransmitter in the basal ganglia? dopamine
An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with?
An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with manic episode.
What neurotransmitter is affected by marijuana?
The way that marijuana works is that anandamide, a natural neurotransmitter produced, reacts to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol mimics the action of these anandamides and attaches itself to the cannabinoid receptors. on the other hand, neurotransmitters that are affected by Marijuana are Dopamine and Norepinephrine. Dopamine has a variety of roles in the brain, such as attention and gratification. Norepinephrine, for the most part, affects action and response. Serotonin and GABA may also be affected.
What are the molecules that are similar enough to a neurotransmitter to bind to its receptor sites on a dendrite and mimic that neurotransmitter's effects called?
Molecules that are similar enough to a neurotransmitter to bind to its receptor sites on a dendrite and mimic its effects are called agonists. These can be naturally occurring substances or synthetic drugs that activate receptor sites, leading to similar physiological responses as the original neurotransmitter. Examples include morphine, which mimics endorphins, and nicotine, which mimics acetylcholine.
Why is nicotine addictive and how does it affect the brain's reward system?
Nicotine is addictive because it activates the brain's reward system by increasing the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This leads to feelings of pleasure and reinforcement, making the brain crave more nicotine to continue experiencing those sensations. Over time, the brain becomes dependent on nicotine to maintain normal functioning, leading to addiction.
What are two neurological drugs?
Nicotine is one of the most common drugs that acts on the nervous system. It binds to the same receptors that acetylcholine binds to, creating a similar excitatory effect. This is why nicotine is a stimulant. Nicotine also facilitates the release of dopamine in the brain, giving smokers that relaxed, more alert feeling. Another drug that affects the nervous system is alcohol. In low doses, it acts as a stimulate, partially because it acts on glutamate receptors (glutamate is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain). However, in high doses, alcohol is a depressant, acting on GABA receptors (GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter). Alcohol causes motor, cognitive, verbal, and perceptual impairments. However, nicotine is one of the most addictive substances in the United States, and both drugs have serious side effects on other areas of the body.
Does nicotine affect the same neurotransmitters as heroin and cocaine?
Yes, I believe so. They all affect the neurotransmitter dopamine.
What is the most common neurotransmitter in the human body?
The most common neurotransmitter in the human body is glutamate. It is an excitatory neurotransmitter that plays a key role in learning and memory.
