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The addictive chemical present in tobacc...

The addictive chemical present in tobacco is

A

(a) Caffeine

B

(b) nicotine

C

(c) catechol

D

(d) carbon monoxide.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Nicotine is the major stimulatory component of tobacco products. It is highly poisonous as well as addictive chemical. Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland to release adrenaline and non-adrenaline into blood circulation increasing both blood pressure and heart beat rate. The increased blood pressure leads to increased risk of heart disease.
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