Q. Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate the secretion of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The component causing this could be
A) Nicotine
B) Tannic acid
C) Curaimin
D) Heamozoin
Explanation
Nicotine. Tobacco contains large number of chemical substances including nicotine, an alkaloid. Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline into blood circulation, both of which raise blood pressure and increases the heart rate
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