If cigarettes did not contain nicotine,the brain's dopamine neurons would be
A) overstimulated by smoking.
B) less affected by smoking.
C) inhibited by smoking.
D) easily activated at first but inactive after the first cigarette.

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Nicotine is a stimulant that affects the brain's dopamine system, which is associated with pleasure and reward. Without nicotine, smoking would have a significantly reduced effect on this system, leading to less impact on the brain's dopamine neurons.

If Cigarettes Did Not Contain Nicotine,the Brain's Dopamine Neurons Would