Multiple choice general knowledge

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

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicotine in cigarette smoke acts as a stimulant that causes immediate cardiovascular effects. Within seconds of inhalation, nicotine triggers the release of adrenaline and other hormones that cause blood vessels to constrict and the heart to beat faster, resulting in a rapid increase in blood pressure. An increase of 10-20 points (mmHg) is a well-documented acute effect of smoking. Therefore, True is correct.

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