Drugs and the Brain
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What is the effect of morphine on the brain's reward system?

  • It decreases the release of dopamine and norepinephrine
  • It reduces the activity of the CNS
  • It has no effect on the release of dopamine and norepinephrine
  • It increases the release of dopamine and norepinephrine (correct)

What is the primary effect of tranquilizers on the CNS?

  • It decreases the activity of the CNS, causing relaxation (correct)
  • It increases the activity of the CNS, causing excitement
  • It has no effect on the CNS
  • It stimulates the CNS, causing anxiety

What is the primary effect of methamphetamine on the brain?

  • It has no effect on dopamine release
  • It decreases the release of dopamine
  • It reduces the activity of the CNS, causing relaxation
  • It increases the release of dopamine, producing euphoria (correct)

What is the effect of cocaine on the brain's reward system?

<p>It taps into the brain's reward system, causing euphoria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hallucinogens on neuronal circuits in the brain?

<p>They disrupt neuronal circuits, causing hallucinations and delusions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of alcohol according to the DSM-IV-TR?

<p>Central nervous system depressant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals who are dependent on others?

<p>They are resentful to authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of stimulants on the central nervous system?

<p>It stimulates or excites the nervous system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a medicinal use of cannabis sativa?

<p>Preventing nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of hallucinogens on the user?

<p>Distortion of perception of reality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way of using cannabis?

<p>Smoking it in cigarettes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of substances are inhalants?

<p>Diverse group of drugs inhaled for their effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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