Question 30 (c) - Choice 1 - Biology - CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper for 2023 Boards - Solutions - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Biology Class 12

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How does cigarette smoking result in high blood pressure and increase in heart rate?

 

Answer:

Nicotine results in stimulating the adrenal gland which results in release of adrenaline / nor - adrenaline in the blood resulting in increase of blood pressure and heart rate.

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