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Which neurotransmitter is a catecholamine synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which neurotransmitter is a catecholamine synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which dopamine system plays a major role in movement, particularly in the initiation of voluntary movements?
Which dopamine system plays a major role in movement, particularly in the initiation of voluntary movements?
Which dopamine system is involved in reward and reinforcement?
Which dopamine system is involved in reward and reinforcement?
Which dopamine system plays a role in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
Which dopamine system plays a role in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
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Which dopaminergic drug is the most potent among amphetamine, methamphetamine, and cocaine?
Which dopaminergic drug is the most potent among amphetamine, methamphetamine, and cocaine?
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Which system is targeted by ADHD medications?
Which system is targeted by ADHD medications?
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Which neurotransmitter is produced in the locus coeruleus and is critical for survival?
Which neurotransmitter is produced in the locus coeruleus and is critical for survival?
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Which neurotransmitter is recognized as a highly arousing neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is recognized as a highly arousing neurotransmitter?
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Which histamine receptor is responsible for boosting alertness?
Which histamine receptor is responsible for boosting alertness?
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Which of the following is true about acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
Which of the following is true about acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
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What happens to histamine receptor availability when taking drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
What happens to histamine receptor availability when taking drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
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What is the role of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
What is the role of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
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Which receptors do PCP and Ketamine block, disrupting the excitatory nervous system?
Which receptors do PCP and Ketamine block, disrupting the excitatory nervous system?
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Where are the major concentrations of acetylcholine found in the central nervous system?
Where are the major concentrations of acetylcholine found in the central nervous system?
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Which neurotransmitter is serotonin a precursor to?
Which neurotransmitter is serotonin a precursor to?
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What is the main function of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the main function of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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Which class of antidepressants has the highest effectiveness but also the most side effects?
Which class of antidepressants has the highest effectiveness but also the most side effects?
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Which neurotransmitters are targeted by tricyclic antidepressants?
Which neurotransmitters are targeted by tricyclic antidepressants?
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for lowering levels of inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain of a benzodiazepine addict who comes clean?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for lowering levels of inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain of a benzodiazepine addict who comes clean?
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Which type of receptors does caffeine temporarily block to prevent tiredness and a foggy head?
Which type of receptors does caffeine temporarily block to prevent tiredness and a foggy head?
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Which of the following is the correct order of benzodiazepines from shortest to longest half-life?
Which of the following is the correct order of benzodiazepines from shortest to longest half-life?
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Which of the following is the most correct statement about the relationship between neural activity and adenosine levels?
Which of the following is the most correct statement about the relationship between neural activity and adenosine levels?
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