Question 1

Which term describes a substance that facilitates or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agonist 
B)  Antagonist 
C)  Transporter 
D)  Precursors 
A)  Agonist 
B)  Antagonist 
C)  Transporter 
D)  Precursors

Question 2

What is the space between two neurons called where the neurotransmitter molecules are released?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transporter 
B)  Synapse 
C)  Partition 
D)  Vesicle 
A)  Transporter 
B)  Synapse 
C)  Partition 
D)  Vesicle

Question 3

What are the steps involved in the life cycle of a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Steps involved are uptake of precursors;

Question 4

One of the main ways drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems is by cutting off blood flow to a specific brain structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which biochemical theory of behaviour seems to have some overall merit?

Accepted Answer

A)  The monoamine theory of mood. 
B)  The four humours. 
C)  Relationship of serotonin levels to personality type. 
D)  Presence of greater dopamine turnover in alcohol dependency. 
A)  The monoamine theory of mood. 
B)  The four humours. 
C)  Relationship of serotonin levels to personality type. 
D)  Presence of greater dopamine turnover in alcohol dependency.

Question 6

Which of the following is responsible for reward, pleasure, and perseveration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  GABA 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  GABA

Question 7

A drug is carried to the brain by the blood supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Drug molecules must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil) in order to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Readily cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Influence the sympathetic branch. 
C)  Inhibit firing rates of neurons. 
D)  Block serotonin synthesis. 
A)  Readily cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Influence the sympathetic branch. 
C)  Inhibit firing rates of neurons. 
D)  Block serotonin synthesis.

Question 9

Parkinson's disease produces tremors and muscular rigidity because of damage to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine neurons in the parasympathetic branch. 
B)  Dopamine neurons in the basal ganglia. 
C)  Norepinephrine neurons in the locus ceruleus. 
D)  The blood-brain barrier. 
A)  Acetylcholine neurons in the parasympathetic branch. 
B)  Dopamine neurons in the basal ganglia. 
C)  Norepinephrine neurons in the locus ceruleus. 
D)  The blood-brain barrier.

Question 10

What are the limitations of brain imaging (fMRI and PET) technology?

Accepted Answer

Although brain imaging (fMRI and PET) of

Question 11

What are the roles of agonist and antagonist drugs?

Accepted Answer

The agonist drug is a substance that fac

Question 12

Describe what is known regarding drug treatments for the vast majority of psychopathologies

Accepted Answer

First, drug treatments for the vast majo

Question 13

Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acting on the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Altering hormone levels. 
C)  Acting directly on the receptors. 
D)  Increasing blood pressure. 
A)  Acting on the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Altering hormone levels. 
C)  Acting directly on the receptors. 
D)  Increasing blood pressure.

Question 14

The class of chemicals characterized by a single amine group; monoamine neurotransmitters include dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are called monoamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the two important lines of evidence that suggest that homeostatic processes mobilize to counteract some alcohol-related effects?

Accepted Answer

The first is, following consumption of a

Which term describes a substance that facilitates or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

What is the space between two neurons called where the neurotransmitter molecules are released?

What are the steps involved in the life cycle of a neurotransmitter?

One of the main ways drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems is by cutting off blood flow to a specific brain structure.

Which biochemical theory of behaviour seems to have some overall merit?

Which of the following is responsible for reward, pleasure, and perseveration?

A drug is carried to the brain by the blood supply.

Drug molecules must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil) in order to do what?

Parkinson's disease produces tremors and muscular rigidity because of damage to which of the following?

What are the limitations of brain imaging (fMRI and PET) technology?

What are the roles of agonist and antagonist drugs?

Describe what is known regarding drug treatments for the vast majority of psychopathologies

Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by doing which of the following?

The class of chemicals characterized by a single amine group; monoamine neurotransmitters include dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are called monoamine.

What are the two important lines of evidence that suggest that homeostatic processes mobilize to counteract some alcohol-related effects?

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Exam 4: The Nervous System

Which term describes a substance that facilitates or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

What is the space between two neurons called where the neurotransmitter molecules are released?

What are the steps involved in the life cycle of a neurotransmitter?

One of the main ways drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems is by cutting off blood flow to a specific brain structure.

Which biochemical theory of behaviour seems to have some overall merit?

Which of the following is responsible for reward, pleasure, and perseveration?

A drug is carried to the brain by the blood supply.

Drug molecules must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil) in order to do what?

Parkinson's disease produces tremors and muscular rigidity because of damage to which of the following?

What are the limitations of brain imaging (fMRI and PET) technology?

What are the roles of agonist and antagonist drugs?

Describe what is known regarding drug treatments for the vast majority of psychopathologies

Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by doing which of the following?

The class of chemicals characterized by a single amine group; monoamine neurotransmitters include dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are called monoamine.

What are the two important lines of evidence that suggest that homeostatic processes mobilize to counteract some alcohol-related effects?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters