Absorption of Nicotine in Cigarette and Cigar Smoke through the Oral Mucosa
@article{Armitage1970AbsorptionON, title={Absorption of Nicotine in Cigarette and Cigar Smoke through the Oral Mucosa}, author={A. Armitage and D. Turner}, journal={Nature}, year={1970}, volume={226}, pages={1231-1232} }
Nicotine in cigar smoke (pH 8.5) is much more readily absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth than is nicotine in cigarette smoke (pH 5.3) because there is a higher concentration of unionized nicotine in the relatively alkaline cigar smoke.
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