Ketamine Mechanism of Action Quiz

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What are the somatic symptoms associated with DMT use?

Paranoia, aggression, visual distortions, impaired coordination

Memory loss, emotional numbness, appetite suppression, increased heart rate

Dizziness, nausea, paresthesia, blurred vision (correct)

Depersonalization, hallucinations, time perception distortion, color and shape disorientation

How do teratogenic effects of LSD manifest?

Memory loss and confusion

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Severe deformities in fetuses, especially in the extremities (correct)

Respiratory depression and coma

Which receptor does LSD activate to increase glutamate release in the cerebral cortex?

NMDA receptors

Opioid receptors

Serotonin (5HT2A) receptors (correct)

Dopamine D2 receptors

Which compound structurally resembles serotonin and is found in plants like prestonia and amazonica?

DMT Signup and view all the answers

In what form is DMT usually administered due to its oral inactivation by MAO enzyme?

Smoked, snorted, or injected Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes DMT from LSD in terms of addictive potential?

DMT is not considered addictive as it doesn't activate the mesolimbic dopamine system Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of LSD on the uterus?

Induce abortion by causing severe contraction of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is a phenomenon associated with flashback hallucinogen's effects?

'The phenomenon of reoccurring drug-like experiences' Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes DMT from LSD regarding toxic effects on fetuses?

LSD can cause teratogenic effects leading to severe deformities in fetuses. Signup and view all the answers

In what forms can DMT be administered due to its oral inactivation by MAO enzyme?

Smoked, snorted, or injected. Signup and view all the answers

Ketamine Mechanism of Action Quiz

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What are the somatic symptoms associated with DMT use?

How do teratogenic effects of LSD manifest?

Which receptor does LSD activate to increase glutamate release in the cerebral cortex?

Which compound structurally resembles serotonin and is found in plants like prestonia and amazonica?

In what form is DMT usually administered due to its oral inactivation by MAO enzyme?

What distinguishes DMT from LSD in terms of addictive potential?

What is a common effect of LSD on the uterus?

What is a phenomenon associated with flashback hallucinogen's effects?

What distinguishes DMT from LSD regarding toxic effects on fetuses?

In what forms can DMT be administered due to its oral inactivation by MAO enzyme?

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