Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
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
nicotine
Explanation
Solution
Tobacco contains a large number of chemical substances including nicotine, an alkaloid. Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline into bloo?? circulation, both of which raise blood pressure and increase heart rate.