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What type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to remember events that occurred before an amnesic event?
What type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to remember events that occurred before an amnesic event?
- Retrograde amnesia (correct)
- Anterograde amnesia
- Transience amnesia
- Dissociative amnesia
What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the reward pathway?
What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the reward pathway?
- Dopamine (correct)
- Acetylcholine
- Serotonin
- Norepinephrine
What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
- Progressive cognitive decline (correct)
- Recurring hallucinations
- Rapid, temporary memory loss
- Sudden mood alterations
Which structure is NOT part of the reward pathway?
Which structure is NOT part of the reward pathway?
What term describes the body’s diminished response to a substance after its repeated use?
What term describes the body’s diminished response to a substance after its repeated use?
Which of the following statements about opiates is accurate?
Which of the following statements about opiates is accurate?
What is the primary action of endorphins in the nervous system?
What is the primary action of endorphins in the nervous system?
What distinguishes schizophrenia from other mental disorders?
What distinguishes schizophrenia from other mental disorders?
What is the effect of morphine on the activity of the red neuron?
What is the effect of morphine on the activity of the red neuron?
How does the activity of the blue neuron change in the presence of morphine?
How does the activity of the blue neuron change in the presence of morphine?
What will happen to the release of dopamine from the blue neuron when morphine is present?
What will happen to the release of dopamine from the blue neuron when morphine is present?
What is the expected consequence for the activity of the green neuron in response to morphine's effects?
What is the expected consequence for the activity of the green neuron in response to morphine's effects?
Which of the following is a neurodegenerative disorder?
Which of the following is a neurodegenerative disorder?
Which of the following structures is primarily involved in the reward pathway?
Which of the following structures is primarily involved in the reward pathway?
Which mechanism describes how opioids inhibit neuronal activity?
Which mechanism describes how opioids inhibit neuronal activity?
What is NOT a function of the hippocampus?
What is NOT a function of the hippocampus?
What primarily affects dopamine levels during drug use?
What primarily affects dopamine levels during drug use?
What characterizes Tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia treatment?
What characterizes Tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia treatment?
Which receptors do opioids primarily act upon in the pain pathway?
Which receptors do opioids primarily act upon in the pain pathway?
Which type of memory is primarily affected in anterograde amnesia?
Which type of memory is primarily affected in anterograde amnesia?
What is a common factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease?
What is a common factor associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease?
How do dopamine levels change in the reward system during drug use?
How do dopamine levels change in the reward system during drug use?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding opioid receptors?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding opioid receptors?
Which of the following is a known symptom of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a known symptom of schizophrenia?
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Retrograde Amnesia
Retrograde Amnesia
Inability to recall memories formed before an event that caused amnesia.
Anterograde Amnesia
Anterograde Amnesia
Inability to create new memories after an event that caused amnesia.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive brain disorder causing memory loss, thinking difficulties, and behavioral changes.
Reward Pathway
Reward Pathway
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Opiates
Opiates
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Tolerance
Tolerance
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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Addiction
Addiction
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Dopamine
Dopamine
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Cocaine
Cocaine
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Antipsychotic Drugs
Antipsychotic Drugs
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Amyloid Plaques
Amyloid Plaques
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Opioids and Neuronal Activity
Opioids and Neuronal Activity
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Disinhibition
Disinhibition
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Dopamine Release
Dopamine Release
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D1 Receptors
D1 Receptors
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Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Hippocampus
Hippocampus
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Glutamate Receptor Antagonists
Glutamate Receptor Antagonists
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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Retrograde amnesia: Inability to remember events before the incident causing amnesia.
- Anterograde amnesia: Inability to form memories after the incident causing amnesia.
- Alzheimer's disease: Irreversible brain disorder progressively destroying memory and cognitive abilities.
- Reward pathway: Brain circuit (VTA→Nucleus Accumbens/ventral striatum→ Prefrontal cortex) responsible for processing survival-related stimuli using dopamine. Different from the substantia nigra/striatum pathway involved in movement regulation.
- Opiates: Natural products from opium poppies binding to opioid receptors, inhibiting pain signals.
- Spinothalamic tract: Axons conveying pain information from the contralateral side of the body.
- Endorphins: Body's natural opioids activating opioid receptors for pain relief.
- Tolerance: A decreased response to a drug after repeated use as the body adapts.
- Withdrawal: Physiological disturbance from abruptly stopping a drug after tolerance development.
- Schizophrenia: Mental disorder marked by episodes of unreal experiences and distorted perceptions.
- Addiction: A state of dependence leading to repeated compulsive use.
Key Topics/Concepts
- Addiction: Includes types and sources of addiction, and the reward pathway.
- Alzheimer's disease: Includes causes and symptoms (dementia).
- Drugs of abuse: Mechanisms of action on the reward pathway and dopamine levels.
- Schizophrenia: Factors linked to the condition and symptoms associated with it.
Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- Dopamine: A key neurotransmitter in the reward pathway, involved in motivated behavior.
- GABA: Inhibits neuronal activity (important in pain pathways).
- Opioid receptors: Act as targets for opiates and endorphins to moderate pain.
- D1 receptors: Excitatory receptors for dopamine having a positive effect on their activity.
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Test your knowledge on critical concepts in neuroscience including types of amnesia, the role of the reward pathway, and the effects of opiates. This quiz covers key terms and definitions relevant to cognitive functions and pain mechanisms in the brain.
