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Sep 2022
1h 48m

Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body &...

Scicomm Media
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In this episode, I explain how nicotine impacts the brain and body, including its potent ability to enhance attention, focus, and alertness, increase blood pressure and metabolism and reduce appetite. I discuss nicotine’s ability to increase the action of neurochemicals, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine and activate sympathetic (alertnes ... Show More
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