13 Questions
What is the primary psychoactive effect of hashish responsible for?
THC
What is the active form of cannabis?
-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is the name of the carcinogen found in cannabis and tobacco?
Benzopyrene
What is the composition of marijuana?
Dried flowers, leaves, and stems of the cannabis plant
What is the role of GABAergic neurons in MLS?
To inhibit and regulate MLS activity
What does forensic toxicology involve?
Both the identification and quantifying of a drug, and the ability to interpret the results
What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
Drug misuse is improper intake of a prescriptional drug, while drug abuse is taking the drug to achieve pleasure
What is the result of sudden abstinence of a CNS depressant?
Excitability and irritation
What is the mesolimbic reward system responsible for?
Leading to drug-seeking behavior
What is the main difference between psychological and physical dependence?
Psychological dependence is a craving for the drug, while physical dependence is a need for the drug to maintain normal functioning
What is the brain region responsible for the mesolimbic reward system?
Ventral tegmental area (VTA) in the midbrain
What is the outcome of addiction?
Both psychological and physical dependence
Why do not all people who take a drug develop addiction?
Because individual factors, such as genetic and environmental factors, influence the development of addiction
This quiz covers the introduction to forensic toxicology, including its medical and legal aspects, and the identification and interpretation of harmful substances in human tissue. It also explores the biological mechanisms of addiction and clinical manifestations of drug abuse.
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