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Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate secretion of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The component causing this could be

A

Nicotine

B

Tannic acid

C

Curamin

D

Catechin

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Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate secretion of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.
The component causing this could be nicotine. Morphine, cocaine, codeine and nicotine are all alkaloids.
Tannic acids is found in nutgalls formed by insects on twigs of oak tree.
Curaimin is a pain reliver.
Catechin is obtained from catechu and is a antioxidant.
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