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Nicotinic receptors have nothing to do with nicotine from cigarettes. Nicotinic receptors are the receptors for acetylcholine (ACh). Nicotine from cigarettes are associated with the release of another neurotransmitter - dopamine. Dopamine is linked with the limbic system that delivers emotional award and addiction.

2006-06-28 15:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Emerson 5 · 0 0

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