Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A)Nicotine accounts for the acute pharmacological effects of smoking.
B)Nicotine is only one of 2000 substances in tobacco.
C)Nicotine is a secondary active ingredient in tobacco.
D)Nicotine makes cigarettes burn slower.

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Nicotine is the primary active ingredient in tobacco responsible for the acute pharmacological effects of smoking, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. While tobacco contains over 2000 substances, nicotine is the most well-known and studied component. It is not a secondary active ingredient and does not affect the burning rate of cigarettes.

Which of the Following Statement Is TRUE