Why is it that nicotine, a drug that facilitates the actions of acetylcholine, can increase blood pressure?
A) Nicotine is actually an antagonist at nicotinic cholinergic receptors.
B) The actions of nicotine on blood pressure only occur after chronic use.
C) The adrenal gland responds to nicotine by releasing epinephrine.
D) Nicotine use is typically elevated during times of stress.
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