Nicotine
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alkaloid, cholinergic agent, pyridine
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very poisonous alkaloid; the prototypical agonist at nicotinic cholinergic receptors where it dramatically stimulates neurons and ultimately blocks synaptic transmission; nicotine is important medically because of its presence in tobacco smoke, and is also used as an insecticide.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and mucosal lining of the mouth and nose or by inhalation in the lungs.
- Parents: Nicotine Is A Real Threat To Your Kids by Alan I.
- Anti-tobacco campaigners are convinced that nicotine is addictive.
- Their "nicotine is not addictive" testimony, part of the Waxman Hearings, is detailed below.
- Nicotine is a drug.
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