Multiple choice general knowledge

within seconds of taking a puff, a person's blood pressure can increase 10-20 points;

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

True - nicotine is a stimulant that triggers immediate cardiovascular effects. Within seconds of inhalation, nicotine activates the sympathetic nervous system, causing release of catecholamines like epinephrine, which increases heart rate and blood pressure by 10-20 mmHg or more.