Nicotine Enhances the Release of ________ in the Brain

Question

Nicotine enhances the release of ________ in the brain.
A) serotonin
B) dopamine
C) acetylcholine
D) epinephrine
E) glutamate

Accepted Answer

Nicotine enhances the release of dopamine in the brain. This is one of the main reasons why nicotine is addictive, as dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.