NicVAX differs from other smoking-cessation medications in that it
A) delivers a stead stream of nicotine.
B) makes nicotine less addictive.
C) builds a nicotine tolerance.
D) has no side effects.

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NicVAX does not deliver nicotine; instead, it works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies that bind to nicotine molecules, making them too large to cross the blood-brain barrier and reach the receptors in the brain that produce the pleasurable sensations associated with smoking. This makes nicotine less addictive, helping smokers to quit. NicVAX also does not build a nicotine tolerance and may have fewer side effects than other smoking-cessation medications.

NicVAX Differs from Other Smoking-Cessation Medications in That It