Neuroplasticity and Addiction Quiz
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in the action of caffeine?

  • Dopamine
  • Glutamate
  • Acetylcholine (correct)
  • GABA
  • What is the primary purpose of Ritalin based on the information provided?

  • Enhancing memory function
  • Reducing anxiety
  • Increasing alertness
  • Treating ADHD/improving focus (correct)
  • Which area of the brain is the Fusiform Face Area (FFA) primarily involved in processing?

  • Auditory information
  • Emotional responses
  • Motor functions
  • Visual information (correct)
  • Which neurotransmitter is NOT directly mentioned in the neural targets of opioids?

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

    What is the main function of basal ganglia in the brain?

    <p>Controlling the reward system and serving as the motor gas and break pedal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do addictive drugs impact the reward system in the brain?

    <p>They increase reward by elevating dopamine levels in the synapse, leading to pleasurable experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of sensitization related to drug use?

    <p>It grows stronger with repeated use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the phenomenon where removing a drug creates the opposite effect due to adaptations in the brain?

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

    In what way do cortical maps contribute to brain function?

    <p>By organizing neurons to match functional organization in specific brain areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect neurological functioning?

    <p>It acts as a neurological depressant on GABA circuitry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key factors that define illegal doping in sports according to the text?

    <p>Enhancing performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of discussing enhancing plasticity, what is the primary focus of the Halo and Brain Stimulation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Increasing neural plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the discussions regarding enhancing plasticity different for children compared to adults, based on the text?

    <p>The ethical considerations vary between children and adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When discussing plasticity in the context of sports versus learning, what factor becomes a crucial point of differentiation according to the text?

    <p>Cortical map development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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