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Which cells provide structural support and protection to neurons?

  • PNS
  • CNS
  • Neuroglia (correct)
  • Neurons

    • What is the function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

  • To transmit electrical signals
  • To produce neurotransmitters
  • To regulate blood flow
  • To provide structural support and protection to neurons (correct)

    • Where are neuroglia found in the body?

  • Only in the central nervous system
  • Neither in the central nervous system nor peripheral nervous system
  • Only in the peripheral nervous system
  • Both in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system (correct)

    • Which cells are more numerous in the nervous system?

    <p>Neuroglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main composition of the nervous system?

    <p>Neuroglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells provide structural support in the nervous system?

    <p>Neuroglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells produce myelin sheaths in the central nervous system?

    <p>Oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of microglia in the central nervous system?

    <p>Functioning as immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ependymal cells found in the body?

    <p>Lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information leaves the central nervous system?

    <p>Efferent information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information comes into the central nervous system?

    <p>Afferent information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the directional flow of neural information?

    <p>Efferent information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is synthesized in the cell body of dopaminergic neurons?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is serotonin synthesized?

    <p>Cell body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for acetylcholine synthesis in the axon terminal?

    <p>Choline acetyltransferase (ChAT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular process involves the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane to release their contents into the extracellular space?

    <p>Exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is released into the extracellular space during exocytosis?

    <p>Neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of exocytosis in the nervous system?

    <p>To enable communication between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells stimulate the formation of tight junctions to create the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>Astrocyte processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of astrocytes in the brain?

    <p>Moving nutrients between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when astrocyte processes attach to neurons and blood vessel cells?

    <p>Formation of tight junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the resting membrane potential of neurons?

    <p>Ion pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what membrane potential does an action potential typically initiate?

    <p>-55 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical resting membrane potential of neurons?

    <p>-70 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of agonists in the body?

    <p>Agonists enhance or promote the biological response associated with a specific receptor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an agonist have on muscle contraction?

    <p>An agonist binds to a receptor and enhances muscle contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a receptor in the body is responsible for promoting glucose uptake, what effect would an agonist have on glucose uptake?

    <p>An agonist would enhance or promote glucose uptake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of an antagonist?

    <p>It blocks the activation of a receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do antagonists have on the biological response associated with a specific receptor?

    <p>They reduce or block the biological response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a receptor is responsible for promoting pain sensation, what would an antagonist do?

    <p>It would reduce or block pain sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes drug dependence?

    <p>A state where the body has adapted to the presence of a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if someone suddenly stops taking a painkiller they have been using for an extended period?

    <p>They might experience withdrawal symptoms like pain or discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might someone who takes a painkiller for an extended period become dependent on it?

    <p>Because their body has adapted to the presence of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by a person in recovery from alcohol addiction when passing a bar where they used to drink?

    <p>Strong cravings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may trigger strong cravings in a person in recovery from alcohol addiction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cravings and withdrawal symptoms in alcohol addiction recovery?

    <p>Withdrawal symptoms can cause cravings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes withdrawal?

    <p>The symptoms and side effects that occur when a person stops using a drug they've become dependent on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symptoms can occur during withdrawal?

    <p>Both physical and psychological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of withdrawal symptoms?

    <p>Anxiety and restlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the long-term effects of chronic drug use on neural activity?

    <p>Chronic drug use can impact memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is studying the effects of drugs on neural activity important?

    <p>Studying these effects helps in understanding addiction and substance abuse disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine the specific effects of drugs on neural activity?

    <p>The type of drug, mechanism of action, and individual neurochemistry determine the specific effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key ways in which drugs can influence neural activity?

    <p>Drugs can influence neural activity through neurotransmitter modulation, receptor activation, neurotransmitter inhibition, reward pathway stimulation, dopamine release, neural network changes, tolerance and dependence, neurotoxicity, and withdrawal symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do drugs alter neural activity through neurotransmitter modulation?

    <p>Drugs can alter neural activity through neurotransmitter modulation by increasing the release of neurotransmitters, inhibiting their reuptake, or mimicking the action of natural neurotransmitters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences of prolonged drug use on neural networks?

    <p>Prolonged drug use can lead to changes in neural networks, which can alter brain function and contribute to addiction and withdrawal symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the "wanting" and "liking" theory of addiction, what is the distinction between "wanting" and "liking"?

    <p>&quot;Wanting&quot; refers to the desire or craving for a drug, while &quot;liking&quot; refers to the pleasure derived from drug use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the Incentive-Sensitization Theory?

    <p>Terry E. Robinson and Kent C. Berridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Incentive-Sensitization Theory focus on?

    <p>The distinction between &quot;wanting&quot; and &quot;liking&quot; in addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychosis?

    <p>Psychosis is a mental health condition where a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions are significantly altered, making it difficult for them to tell what is real from what is not real. This can lead to unusual beliefs (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that others don't (hallucinations). People experiencing psychosis may also have difficulty organizing their thoughts and may act in ways that seem strange to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of psychosis?

    <p>The symptoms of psychosis include delusions (unusual beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others don't), difficulty organizing thoughts, and acting in ways that seem strange to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does psychosis affect a person's perception of reality?

    <p>Psychosis significantly alters a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions, making it difficult for them to distinguish what is real from what is not real. This can lead to the presence of delusions and hallucinations, which further distort their perception of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    THC binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, leading to alterations in cognition

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    THC can impair short-term memory, attention, and decision-making

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    THC is the psychoactive compound in marijuana

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Sleep medications can lead to altered states of consciousness and unusual behaviors when taken improperly?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics are a class of sleep medications?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Zolpidem is an example of a nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Stimulant medications can lead to psychotic symptoms when misused or taken at high doses?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Amphetamines like Adderall are examples of stimulant medications?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Misuse of stimulant medications can result in hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of stem cells?

    <p>They can transform into different types of cells in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stem cells are important in medical research and treatment because they have the potential to

    <p>Repair or replace damaged tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the specialized cells that stem cells can develop into?

    <p>Muscle cells and blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes embryonic stem cells?

    <p>They can differentiate into any cell type in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can embryonic stem cells differentiate into?

    <p>Any cell type in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can embryonic stem cells be directed to differentiate into specific neural cell types?

    <p>Through controlled culture conditions and signaling factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the brain is responsible for the production of new neurons throughout life?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of cells can neural stem cells generate?

    <p>Neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of neural stem cells in adults?

    <p>Repairing and maintaining the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

    <p>Occipital lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neuroanatomical direction refers to the top of the brain?

    <p>Superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain?

    <p>Parietal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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