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PHAR100 Section B
B10
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
04/17/2012

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Term
Nicotinic receptors
Definition
CNS
Increased psychomotor activity, cognitive function, attention, enhanced memory
Large doses causes agitation, tremours and seizures
PNS, increase HR and BP
Term
Short Term Use Nicotine
Definition
Non-smoker:
Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps

Regular smoker:
mild euphoria, enhanced arousal, increased ability to concentration, relaxation, depress appetite
Term
Long Term Use Nicotine
Definition
Cardiovascular diseased, atherosclerosis, lung disease, cancer
Term
Withdrawal symptoms of Nicotine
Definition
Irritability, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, inability to concentrate, urge to smoke
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