The Biological Basis of Nicotine Addiction Is That Nicotine Binds

Multiple Choice

The biological basis of nicotine addiction is that nicotine binds

A) the part of the nicotinic receptor that otherwise binds the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Binding releases dopamine, which causes the pleasurable feelings.
B) postsynaptic receptors that normally bind endorphins.
C) the dopaminergic receptor, releasing acetylcholine, which causes the pleasurable feelings.
D) and disables nicotinic receptors, so that neurotransmission is too fast.
E) the pleasure center in the brain.