Neurotransmitters and Drugs Quiz

<p>Increase dopamine production. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Norepinephrine and Dopamine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Morphine is a more powerful substance than endorphins. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulates neurotransmitter release and blocks their reuptake. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fainting, due to ineffective blood pumping from rapid contractions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serotonin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acts as an antagonist, blocking the effects of the opioid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hypothalamus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating new memories and integrating them into a network of knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amygdala (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Directing intentional movements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An undersupply of dopamine impairing the function of the striatum. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producing and secreting chemical messages (hormones) into the bloodstream. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pituitary gland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influencing the sleep/wake cycle by secreting melatonin. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulating stress responses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hypothalamus sends hormonal signals to the pituitary gland, which then directs further endocrine gland functions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are antagonists that decrease the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain perception. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An individual would have difficulty creating new memories despite retaining memories of routines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system, particularly the limbic system, to regulate thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemicals that act on the pain pathways and emotion centers of the brain and are involved in regulating mood, pain, and pleasure.

Drugs that increase the activity of a neurotransmitter by either promoting its release or mimicking its effects.

Drugs that decrease the activity of a neurotransmitter by either blocking its release or preventing its binding to receptors.

A drug that works as an agonist for dopamine, increasing its production to treat Parkinson's disease.

A stimulant that releases norepinephrine and dopamine, also blocking their reuptake, leading to an excess of these neurotransmitters in the synapse.

A stimulant that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the synapse.

A class of drugs that include morphine and heroin, derived from the opium poppy, and synthetically produced opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl. Their effects are similar to endorphins.

A state caused by an overdose of stimulants like amphetamine or cocaine, where the heart beats too rapidly to effectively pump blood, leading to fainting and potentially death.

Drugs that bind to opioid receptors and block the effects of opioid agonists.

The drug naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioid agonists, like heroin, preventing them from binding to opioid receptors.

Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that blocks the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain.

Prozac is a type of antidepressant drug that selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

It is located below the thalamus and regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior.

The hypothalamus oversees basic behaviors like maintaining body temperature, blood sugar levels, and metabolism within an optimal range for normal human functioning.

A group of forebrain structures, including the hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala, that are involved in motivation, emotion, learning, and memory.

The hippocampus is crucial for creating new memories and integrating them into a network of knowledge, allowing for long-term storage in the cerebral cortex.

People with damage to the hippocampus can acquire new information, but they forget it quickly when distracted.

The amygdala is located at the tip of each horn of the hippocampus and plays a crucial role in emotional processes, particularly the formation of emotional memories.

The amygdala helps us attach significance to previously neutral events that are associated with fear, punishment, or reward.

The amygdala stimulates the hippocampus to remember details around emotionally arousing situations.

A set of subcortical structures, located near the thalamus and hypothalamus, that directs intentional movements.

The basal ganglia receives input from the cerebral cortex and sends outputs to the motor centers in the brain stem.