Question

Statement 1: Tobacco contains a large amount of alkaloids including nicotine.
Statement 2: Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland which decreases the blood pressure and increases heart rate.

• A. Both the statements are correct
• B. Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
• C. Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

Tobacco has been used for 400 years, it contains a numerous amount of substances mainly nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, etc that affect the body in many different ways. Nicotine stimulates adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline into blood circulation, both of which raise blood pressure and increase heart rate.