Question

Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate secretion of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The component causing this could be

• A. nicotine
• B. tannic acid
• C. curaimin
• D. catechin.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. nicotine

• Tobacco contains a 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 increase heart rate.