10 Questions
What is the most common way of taking cocaine?
Snorting
What is the purpose of the blood brain barrier?
To restrict the passage of drugs
What type of compounds cannot cross cell membranes easily?
Non-polar compounds
What is the short term for a smokable form of cocaine?
Crack
What is the study of the actions of drugs called?
Pharmacology
What is the main effect of cocaine on the body?
Stimulation
What type of substance is cocaine?
A stimulant
What type of compounds mix well with water?
Polar compounds
What is the main effect of cocaine on the brain?
Interaction
What type of substances affect the structure or function of cells or organisms?
Drugs
Study Notes
- Cocaine is a psychoactive drug that affects the structure or function of cells in the body.
- The blood brain barrier restricts the passage of drugs into the brain, including cocaine.
- Cocaine is usually snorted or injected and is a strong stimulant.
- Non-polar compounds do not cross cell membranes easily, while polar compounds mix well with water but not with organic solvents and lipids.
- Crack is the short term for a smokable form of cocaine (the free base).
- Drugs are substances that affect the structure or function of cells or organisms.
- The pharmacology of drugs is the study of their actions.
- The psychoactive effects of cocaine are due to its interaction with the brain.
Test your knowledge on the pharmacology of cocaine, including its effects on the body and brain. Learn about the blood brain barrier, routes of administration, and the chemical properties of cocaine.
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