What is the fastest way to administer nicotine to the brain?

a. Intravenous route (IV)

b. Snorting

c. Chewing

d. Smoking

e. IV and smoking are equally fast

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Biology

Kiana Harvey

19 May, 20:18

What is the fastest way to administer nicotine to the brain?

a. Intravenous route (IV)

b. Snorting

c. Chewing

d. Smoking

e. IV and smoking are equally fast

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Matteo Choi · Answer 1

d. Smoking

Explanation:

Nicotine is a chemical found in many plants such as tobacco. It is one of the 4000 chemicals that tobacco presents and the main component that acts in the brain.

This chemical is absorbed through the skin and lining of the mucosa of the nose and mouth, or in the lungs by prior inhalation. Nicotine can quickly reach the bloodstream and brain and reach maximum levels. The action of smoking cigarettes causes nicotine to reach the brain in just 10 seconds after inhalation. Although the acute effects dissipate in a few minutes, they cause the need to continue the intake of the substance (addiction)

What is the fastest way to administer nicotine to the brain?a. Intravenous route (IV)b. Snortingc. Chewingd. Smokinge. IV and smoking are equally fast

What is the fastest way to administer nicotine to the brain?

a. Intravenous route (IV)

b. Snorting

c. Chewing

d. Smoking

e. IV and smoking are equally fast