According to the research on nicotine and cigarette smoking, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Nicotine is classified as a depressant.
B)Nicotine is so toxic that it is sometimes used to kill insects.
C)Every year six million people around the globe, including almost 450,000 Americans, die from tobacco use.
D)Thirty-five million Americans each year want to quit smoking with over 85 percent of them relapsing, many within one week.

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Nicotine is actually classified as a stimulant, not a depressant. It increases activity in the central nervous system, which can lead to increased alertness and heart rate, among other effects.

According to the Research on Nicotine and Cigarette Smoking, Which