Science Source Stock Photo - Nicotine molecule

Nicotine molecule

Description: Nicotine. Computer graphic of a molecule of nico- tine, an addictive, poisonous alkaloid drug found in tobacco; it is also used as an insecticide. Nicotine (3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidyl)pyridine) is an oily, colourless liquid. It contains hydrogen (H, light orange), carbon (C, dark orange) & nitrogen (N, brown), & has the chemical formula C10H14N2. In small doses, nicotine stimulates the autonomic nervous system, promoting the flow of adrenaline and other internal secretions. In larger doses it paralyses the autonomic nervous system by preventing the transmission of nerve impulses across the spaces between adjoining nerve cells. Very large doses may cause convulsions and death.

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Laguna Design/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2178691

Legacy Identifier: SC3270

Type: Image

Size: 3628px × 3072px (~31 MB)

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