chapter 7 - Nicotine and Caffeine

particles released from tobacco that contain nicotine and other tobacco chemicals

metabolite of nicotine

an indirect or atypical means of inhibiting a receptor's activity, such as when the net effects of a receptor agonist consists of a longer inactivated receptor state and a shorter activated receptor state

increased production of proteins

standard attention test used for neuropsychological assessments that evaluates reaction times to mismatched stimulus presentations

result of a pairing process between a noxious stimulus and a novel tasting substance

a rat's natural fear response to ingesting novel substances

the timing of a drug injection is set to produce noxious effects after a session when subjects consume the novel substance

chemicals shown to produce cancerous tumour growth

type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder caused by irreversible lung damage

nicotine withdrawal symptoms characterized by craving, irritability, anxiety, hostility, concentration difficulties, impatience, and insomnia

smokers who fail to develop an addiction to tobacco

therapy that consists of using a nontobacco nicotine product to minimize or prevent withdrawal symptoms

partial agonist for nicotinic receptors

psychostimulant compound and a member of the xanthine chemical class

beverage made by mixing energy drinks with alcohol

condition characterized by agitation, anxiety, insomnia, and negative mood as well as rapid heart rate and high blood pressure