Nicotine activates neural mechanisms similar to those activated by _____.
A)alcohol
B)heroin
C)cocaine
D)marijuana

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Nicotine activates the release of dopamine in the brain, which is similar to the effects of cocaine. Alcohol and marijuana do not directly affect dopamine release in the same way, and while heroin can also activate dopamine release, the mechanism is different from that of nicotine.

Nicotine Activates Neural Mechanisms Similar to Those Activated by _____