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Legenda

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Legenda

Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine

Adrenaline

Anandamide

Dopamine

Endorfine

GABA

Glutamaat

Serotonine

Substantie P

Eiwitten / enzymen

Acetylcholinesterase

MAO

Receptor

Transporter / Heropname eiwit

Drugs

Alcohol

Cannabis / THC

Cocaïne

Heroïne / Morfine

Ketamine

Nicotine

Speed / Amfetamine

XTC / MDMA

Overig

Azijnzuur

Choline

Remmend signaal

Stimulerend signaal

Nicotine

Gum 4: From the heart to the body

The oxygen-depleted blood carrying the nicotine molecules from the mouth arrives in the heart. The heart first pumps the blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen. When it returns, the heart pumps the blood to the rest of the body via the aorta.