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Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it...

Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it nimics the effect of

A

thyroxine

B

acetylcholine

C

testosterone

D

dopamine

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The correct Answer is:
B
Acetylcholine is rapidly acting excitatory small sized neurotransmitter. Nicotine and acetylcholine both have same receptors and so the both have the same effect
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