alleryStart learning →Which alkaloid in tobacco raises blood pressure and heart rate?
AMorphine
BCocaine
CAtropine
DNicotine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Nicotine
Nicotine stimulates the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, raising blood pressure and heart rate.
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