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Assertion (A): Tobacco contains a large number of chemicals including nicotine. Reason (R): Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland which decreases blood pressure and heart rate.

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Question

Assertion (A): Tobacco contains a large number of chemicals including nicotine.

Reason (R): Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland which decreases blood pressure and heart rate.

Options

  • Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

  • Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

  • Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

  • Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

Tobacco contains nicotine and many other chemicals. Nicotine stimulates the adrenal gland and constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure and heart rate rather than decreasing them.

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Chapter 11: Adolescent Issues: Alcoholism and Drugs - EXERCISES [Page 645]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 11 Adolescent Issues: Alcoholism and Drugs
EXERCISES | Q VI. 3. | Page 645
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