22 Questions
What is the primary effect of an agonist on the nervous system?
It increases the effect of a neurotransmitter
What is a characteristic of drugs that are prone to addiction?
They are marked by a high tendency for relapse
What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual becomes less responsive to a drug and requires increased amounts to produce the same effect?
Tolerance
What is the effect of a drug that blocks the reuptake of a neurotransmitter?
It increases the effect of the neurotransmitter
What is the term for a substance that changes the body or its functioning?
Drug
What is the term for the unpleasant symptoms that occur when drug use is stopped?
Withdrawal
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs?
Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin
What is the primary effect of opiates on the body?
Relaxation and sedation
What is the mechanism by which cocaine and amphetamine work?
Inhibit the reuptake of dopamine
What is the primary concern with opioid overdose?
Respiratory depression
What is the primary difference between opiates and opioids?
Opiates are derived from opium, while opioids are synthetic
What is the primary effect of alcohol on the brain?
Reduction of anxiety and sedation
What is the effect of high doses of cocaine on the brain?
Blocks reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
Acting on GABA receptors to reduce anxiety
What is the effect of THC on the brain?
Impairs cognitive functioning and distorts time sense and sensory perceptions
What is the result of chronic alcoholism?
Cirrhosis of the liver and Korsakoff's Syndrome
What is the effect of nicotine on the brain?
Stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin
What is the effect of amphetamines on the brain?
Increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine
What is the effect of cocaine on the fetus during pregnancy?
Decreases the birth weight of the fetus
What is the effect of marijuana on the brain?
Impairs cognitive functioning and distorts time sense and sensory perceptions
What is the effect of LSD on the brain?
Causes perceptual distortions and hallucinations
What is the effect of ecstasy on the brain?
Increases the release of dopamine and serotonin
Explore the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters, including presynaptic, receptor, and reuptake effects. Learn how neurochemical production, storage, and release are manipulated by drugs.
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