Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous system? select one of the options below as your a. it acts as a stimulant and causes pleasurable feelings. b. it acts as a sedative and relaxes the mind.\ c. it acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.

The statement that best describes the effect of nicotine on the central nervous system is option C. It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative. When nicotine enters the body, particularly the nervous system, it stimulates the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands. Higher doses of nicotine can create a sedative effect through nerve transmission. 

It would be b. distress