Alkaloid Drugs Overview

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Questions and Answers

Which type of drug mimics the activity of endorphins in the human body?

  • Opiates (correct)
  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Cannabinoids

Which drug's metabolites can be detected in urine for the longest period of time?

  • Cocaine
  • Cannabinoids (correct)
  • Opiates
  • Amphetamines

Which drug is a natural stimulant that mimics catecholamines?

  • Amphetamines
  • Cannabinoids
  • Cocaine (correct)
  • Opiates

Which drug category is known to reduce muscle activity, heartbeat, and respiration?

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Which type of drug is classified as a plant alkaloid?

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Flashcards

Amphetamines

Stimulants that provoke euphoria and mimic catecholamines.

Cocaine

Natural stimulant that mimics catecholamines, detectable in urine for days.

Opiates

Depressants that reduce bodily functions and induce euphoria by mimicking endorphins.

Cannabinoids

Fast-acting plant alkaloids with unknown body mimic; metabolites may last months.

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Catecholamines

Hormones like adrenaline that affect mood and bodily functions.

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Study Notes

Alkaloid Drugs

  • Amphetamines: Stimulants that cause feelings of well-being. They mimic catecholamines (e.g., adrenaline) in the body.
  • Cocaine: A natural stimulant acting like catecholamines. Metabolites can be detected in urine for up to 3 days.
  • Opiates: Depressants slowing muscle activity, heartbeat, breathing, and sleep drive. Effective pain relievers and mood elevators. They mimic endorphins in the body.
  • Cannabinoids: Fast-acting plant alkaloids. Their body mimic is unknown. Metabolites can be detected in urine for several months.

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