Question 1

Endogenous morphines (endorphins)are examples of​

Accepted Answer

A) monoamines. 
B) catecholamines. 
C) indoleamines. 
D) neuropeptides. 
A) monoamines. 
B) catecholamines. 
C) indoleamines. 
D) neuropeptides.

Question 2

Jonathan is being treated for high blood pressure and heart disease with the drug reserpine.Which of the following side effects should Jonathan and his physician expect to see?​

Accepted Answer

A) hyperactivity 
B) muscle weakness and fatigue 
C) severe depression 
D) memory deficits 
A) hyperactivity 
B) muscle weakness and fatigue 
C) severe depression 
D) memory deficits

Question 3

The formation of long-term memories may involve ________ receptors.​

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) muscarinic 
C) nicotinic 
D) NMDA 
A) dopamine 
B) muscarinic 
C) nicotinic 
D) NMDA

Question 4

Drugs that are most likely to produce addiction have an effect on​

Accepted Answer

A) acetylcholine (ACh). 
B) serotonin. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine. 
A) acetylcholine (ACh). 
B) serotonin. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine.

Question 5

Describe the functions of one of the major neuropeptides.

Accepted Answer

Various.Could include substanc

Question 6

Anandamide may be an endogenous​

Accepted Answer

A) opiate. 
B) cannabinoid. 
C) amphetamine. 
D) nicotine. 
A) opiate. 
B) cannabinoid. 
C) amphetamine. 
D) nicotine.

Question 7

Adrenergic and noradrenergic receptor subtypes are​

Accepted Answer

A) always ionotropic. 
B) always metabotropic. 
C) ionotropic in synapses using norepinephrine and metabotropic in synapses using epinephrine. 
D) ionotropic in synapses using epinephrine and metabotropic in synapses using norepinephrine. 
A) always ionotropic. 
B) always metabotropic. 
C) ionotropic in synapses using norepinephrine and metabotropic in synapses using epinephrine. 
D) ionotropic in synapses using epinephrine and metabotropic in synapses using norepinephrine.

Question 8

What actions and effects do organophosphates have on the cholinergic synapse?​

Accepted Answer

Organophosphates act as cholinergic agon

Question 9

Tolerance develops for the use of some drugs because​

Accepted Answer

A) over time, the blood-brain barrier more effectively blocks the movement of the drug from the blood supply into the brain. 
B) more of the drug is absorbed by the body's fat stores, leading to the need to use more to get the same effects. 
C) the body's compensation for the drug cancels out its effects. 
D) the experienced user's expectations cancel out the drug's effects. 
A) over time, the blood-brain barrier more effectively blocks the movement of the drug from the blood supply into the brain. 
B) more of the drug is absorbed by the body's fat stores, leading to the need to use more to get the same effects. 
C) the body's compensation for the drug cancels out its effects. 
D) the experienced user's expectations cancel out the drug's effects.

Question 10

Cholinergic neurons in the brain are important to which of the following behaviors?​

Accepted Answer

A) regulating mood and appetite 
B) processing olfaction 
C) learning and memory 
D) maintaining homeostasis 
A) regulating mood and appetite 
B) processing olfaction 
C) learning and memory 
D) maintaining homeostasis

Question 11

Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications usually act by enhancing the activity of​

Accepted Answer

A) substance P. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) nitric oxide (NO). 
D) CCK. 
A) substance P. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) nitric oxide (NO). 
D) CCK.

Question 12

John participates in a drinking game at a friend's weekend party and after a while,finds himself vomiting uncontrollably.Which of the following statements is the best description of John's situation?​

Accepted Answer

A) There is nothing to worry about. Everybody vomits when they drink alcohol at parties. 
B) John's blood-brain barrier must be malfunctioning, as this normally would prevent the initiation of vomiting. 
C) John has ingested a dangerous amount of alcohol, and his area postrema has initiated vomiting in order to remove remaining alcohol from his stomach. 
D) John must have ingested other drugs in addition to alcohol, because alcohol alone will not initiate vomiting. 
A) There is nothing to worry about. Everybody vomits when they drink alcohol at parties. 
B) John's blood-brain barrier must be malfunctioning, as this normally would prevent the initiation of vomiting. 
C) John has ingested a dangerous amount of alcohol, and his area postrema has initiated vomiting in order to remove remaining alcohol from his stomach. 
D) John must have ingested other drugs in addition to alcohol, because alcohol alone will not initiate vomiting.

Question 13

(See figure 4.18)
  
-In the process illustrated in this figure,which drugs act as antagonists?​

Accepted Answer

A) Additional l-dopa, amphetamine, cocaine, and methylphenidate 
B) Reserpine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia 
C) Cocaine, amphetamine, and methylphenidate 
D) Apomorphine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia 
A) Additional l-dopa, amphetamine, cocaine, and methylphenidate 
B) Reserpine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia 
C) Cocaine, amphetamine, and methylphenidate 
D) Apomorphine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia

Question 14

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)​

Accepted Answer

A) acts on the precursors of acetylcholine (ACh) to produce the final form of the neurotransmitter. 
B) breaks down acetylcholine (ACh) in the synaptic gap. 
C) acts on acetylcholine (ACh) to produce choline. 
D) acts on choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) to produce acetylcholine (ACh). 
A) acts on the precursors of acetylcholine (ACh) to produce the final form of the neurotransmitter. 
B) breaks down acetylcholine (ACh) in the synaptic gap. 
C) acts on acetylcholine (ACh) to produce choline. 
D) acts on choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) to produce acetylcholine (ACh).

Question 15

Caffeine's stimulant effects occur because it is an _________ neurotransmitter adenosine.​

Accepted Answer

A) agonist for the excitatory 
B) antagonist for the excitatory 
C) agonist for the inhibitory 
D) antagonist for the inhibitory 
A) agonist for the excitatory 
B) antagonist for the excitatory 
C) agonist for the inhibitory 
D) antagonist for the inhibitory

Question 16

Eating carbohydrates before bed may promote sleep,because carbohydrates raise brain levels of tryptophans,which​

Accepted Answer

A) are serotonergic antagonists. 
B) are precursors for the synthesis of serotonin. 
C) are a form of serotonin. 
D) prevent the reuptake of serotonin. 
A) are serotonergic antagonists. 
B) are precursors for the synthesis of serotonin. 
C) are a form of serotonin. 
D) prevent the reuptake of serotonin.

Question 17

LSD produces​

Accepted Answer

A) neither tolerance nor withdrawal. 
B) tolerance, but not withdrawal. 
C) withdrawal, but not tolerance. 
D) tolerance and withdrawal. 
A) neither tolerance nor withdrawal. 
B) tolerance, but not withdrawal. 
C) withdrawal, but not tolerance. 
D) tolerance and withdrawal.

Question 18

Professor Murphy is studying neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter.In these many of these neurons,the professor should expect to see​

Accepted Answer

A) no other types of neurotransmitters. 
B) a second type of small-molecule neurotransmitter. 
C) at least one type of neuropeptide neurotransmitter. 
D) at least one other type of small-molecule neurotransmitter and multiple types of neuropeptides neurotransmitters. 
A) no other types of neurotransmitters. 
B) a second type of small-molecule neurotransmitter. 
C) at least one type of neuropeptide neurotransmitter. 
D) at least one other type of small-molecule neurotransmitter and multiple types of neuropeptides neurotransmitters.

Question 19

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the ________,which is located in the ________.​

Accepted Answer

A) substantia nigra; occipital lobe 
B) raphe nucleus; reticular activating system 
C) locus coeruleus; pons 
D) nucleus accumbens; cerebellum 
A) substantia nigra; occipital lobe 
B) raphe nucleus; reticular activating system 
C) locus coeruleus; pons 
D) nucleus accumbens; cerebellum

Question 20

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body, whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Endogenous morphines (endorphins)are examples of

Jonathan is being treated for high blood pressure and heart disease with the drug reserpine.Which of the following side effects should Jonathan and his physician expect to see?

The formation of long-term memories may involve ________ receptors.

Drugs that are most likely to produce addiction have an effect on

Describe the functions of one of the major neuropeptides.

Anandamide may be an endogenous

Adrenergic and noradrenergic receptor subtypes are

What actions and effects do organophosphates have on the cholinergic synapse?

Tolerance develops for the use of some drugs because

Cholinergic neurons in the brain are important to which of the following behaviors?

Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications usually act by enhancing the activity of

John participates in a drinking game at a friend's weekend party and after a while,finds himself vomiting uncontrollably.Which of the following statements is the best description of John's situation?

(See figure 4.18) -In the process illustrated in this figure,which drugs act as antagonists?

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

Caffeine's stimulant effects occur because it is an _________ neurotransmitter adenosine.

Eating carbohydrates before bed may promote sleep,because carbohydrates raise brain levels of tryptophans,which

LSD produces

Professor Murphy is studying neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter.In these many of these neurons,the professor should expect to see

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the ,which is located in the .

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body, whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Endogenous morphines (endorphins)are examples of​

Jonathan is being treated for high blood pressure and heart disease with the drug reserpine.Which of the following side effects should Jonathan and his physician expect to see?​

The formation of long-term memories may involve ________ receptors.​

Drugs that are most likely to produce addiction have an effect on​

Describe the functions of one of the major neuropeptides.

Anandamide may be an endogenous​

Adrenergic and noradrenergic receptor subtypes are​

What actions and effects do organophosphates have on the cholinergic synapse?​

Tolerance develops for the use of some drugs because​

Cholinergic neurons in the brain are important to which of the following behaviors?​

Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications usually act by enhancing the activity of​

John participates in a drinking game at a friend's weekend party and after a while,finds himself vomiting uncontrollably.Which of the following statements is the best description of John's situation?​

(See figure 4.18) -In the process illustrated in this figure,which drugs act as antagonists?​

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)​

Caffeine's stimulant effects occur because it is an _________ neurotransmitter adenosine.​

Eating carbohydrates before bed may promote sleep,because carbohydrates raise brain levels of tryptophans,which​

LSD produces​

Professor Murphy is studying neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter.In these many of these neurons,the professor should expect to see​

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the ________,which is located in the ________.​

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body, whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.​

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Endogenous morphines (endorphins)are examples of

Jonathan is being treated for high blood pressure and heart disease with the drug reserpine.Which of the following side effects should Jonathan and his physician expect to see?

The formation of long-term memories may involve ________ receptors.

Drugs that are most likely to produce addiction have an effect on

Anandamide may be an endogenous

Adrenergic and noradrenergic receptor subtypes are

What actions and effects do organophosphates have on the cholinergic synapse?

Tolerance develops for the use of some drugs because

Cholinergic neurons in the brain are important to which of the following behaviors?

Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications usually act by enhancing the activity of

John participates in a drinking game at a friend's weekend party and after a while,finds himself vomiting uncontrollably.Which of the following statements is the best description of John's situation?

(See figure 4.18) -In the process illustrated in this figure,which drugs act as antagonists?

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

Caffeine's stimulant effects occur because it is an _________ neurotransmitter adenosine.

Eating carbohydrates before bed may promote sleep,because carbohydrates raise brain levels of tryptophans,which

LSD produces

Professor Murphy is studying neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter.In these many of these neurons,the professor should expect to see

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the ,which is located in the .

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body, whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.