Nicotine increases atherosclerosis by the release of:
A)histamine.
B)nitric oxide.
C)angiotensin II.
D)epinephrine.

Name: Nicotine increases atherosclerosis by the release of: A)histamine. B)nitric oxide. C)angiotensin II. D)epinephrine.
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Nicotine stimulates the release of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), which increases heart rate and causes peripheral vascular constriction. As a result blood pressure increases, as do cardiac workload and oxygen demand.

Nicotine Increases Atherosclerosis by the Release Of