Question 1

Which of the following drugs act as reuptake inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

A)  organophosphates and reserpine 
B)  cocaine and Prozac® 
C)  nicotine and curare 
D)  Botox and apomorphine 
A)  organophosphates and reserpine 
B)  cocaine and Prozac® 
C)  nicotine and curare 
D)  Botox and apomorphine

Question 2

If someone drinking alcohol experiences a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, it is likely that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are typically heavy drinkers and drink for this effect. 
B)  metabolize alcohol more rapidly than normal. 
C)  have low levels of the liver enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). 
D)  have a genetic predisposition for alcohol abuse. 
A)  are typically heavy drinkers and drink for this effect. 
B)  metabolize alcohol more rapidly than normal. 
C)  have low levels of the liver enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). 
D)  have a genetic predisposition for alcohol abuse.

Question 3

Release of norepinephrine by cells in the locus coeruleus results in arousal and vigilance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Chronic users of cocaine and amphetamine frequently show symptoms similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  ADHD. 
A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  ADHD.

Question 5

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures. The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  amphetamine. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  amphetamine. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 6

Gasotransmitters differ from small-molecule neurotransmitters in that they are not packaged in _____ and their receptors are often in ______ neurons.

Accepted Answer

vesicles,

Question 7

Nicotinic receptors are sensitive to both nicotine and

Accepted Answer

A)  muscarine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  ACh. 
A)  muscarine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  ACh.

Question 8

Which of the following amino acid neurochemicals might be effective in treating insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycine 
B)  GABA 
C)  Glutamate 
D)  Aspartate 
A)  Glycine 
B)  GABA 
C)  Glutamate 
D)  Aspartate

Question 9

The term lock and key is a means to provide a visual explanation of which neuron function?

Accepted Answer

A)  degradation of neurochemicals by enzymes 
B)  activation of the nerve impulse 
C)  reuptake of neurochemicals 
D)  action of neurochemicals on receptor sites 
A)  degradation of neurochemicals by enzymes 
B)  activation of the nerve impulse 
C)  reuptake of neurochemicals 
D)  action of neurochemicals on receptor sites

Question 10

_____ are messengers that affect adjacent neurons, whereas ________ influence more distant neurons. _______ travel from a neuron to their target cells through the blood supply.

Accepted Answer

Neurotrans

Question 11

Black widow spider venom acts as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ACh agonist. 
B)  ACh antagonist. 
C)  dopamine agonist. 
D)  dopamine antagonist. 
A)  ACh agonist. 
B)  ACh antagonist. 
C)  dopamine agonist. 
D)  dopamine antagonist.

Question 12

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

Accepted Answer

A)  interfering with the synthesis of ACh. 
B)  preventing the release of ACh. 
C)  blocking ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking the action of AChE. 
A)  interfering with the synthesis of ACh. 
B)  preventing the release of ACh. 
C)  blocking ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking the action of AChE.

Question 13

MDMA (ecstasy) produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin and oxytocin. 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  ACh and dopamine. 
D)  glutamate and serotonin. 
A)  serotonin and oxytocin. 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  ACh and dopamine. 
D)  glutamate and serotonin.

Question 14

Josh enjoys chewing tobacco, while his friend Amy smokes cigarettes. One half hour after each has used tobacco,

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the effects of the nicotine will have worn off. 
B)  they are likely to have very different levels of nicotine in their circulation, due to the different methods of administration. 
C)  their circulating levels of nicotine will be very similar. 
D)  Amy will need to smoke again, because cigarettes are addictive and chewing tobacco is not. 
A)  all of the effects of the nicotine will have worn off. 
B)  they are likely to have very different levels of nicotine in their circulation, due to the different methods of administration. 
C)  their circulating levels of nicotine will be very similar. 
D)  Amy will need to smoke again, because cigarettes are addictive and chewing tobacco is not.

Question 15

Histamine activity in the brain is typically associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  satiety. 
B)  dreaming. 
C)  drowsiness. 
D)  alertness. 
A)  satiety. 
B)  dreaming. 
C)  drowsiness. 
D)  alertness.

Question 16

Cannabinoids probably produce their effects by

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating neurochemical release. 
B)  blocking neurochemical reuptake. 
C)  acting as an agonist at receptor sites. 
D)  promoting neurochemical synthesis. 
A)  stimulating neurochemical release. 
B)  blocking neurochemical reuptake. 
C)  acting as an agonist at receptor sites. 
D)  promoting neurochemical synthesis.

Question 17

The neurochemical ______ is used in brain systems that involve motivated behaviors and reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  dopamine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  serotonin

Question 18

Use of MDMA (ecstasy) may damage neurons using the neurochemical

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  ACh. 
D)  glutamate. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  ACh. 
D)  glutamate.

Question 19

A neuropeptide involved with the perception of pain is

Accepted Answer

A)  substance P. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  oxytocin. 
D)  vasopressin. 
A)  substance P. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  oxytocin. 
D)  vasopressin.

Question 20

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing the reuptake of the neurochemicals into vesicles. 
B)  blocking the release of the neurochemicals. 
C)  interfering with the synthesis of the neurochemicals. 
D)  blocking the receptors for the neurochemicals. 
A)  preventing the reuptake of the neurochemicals into vesicles. 
B)  blocking the release of the neurochemicals. 
C)  interfering with the synthesis of the neurochemicals. 
D)  blocking the receptors for the neurochemicals.

Which of the following drugs act as reuptake inhibitors?

If someone drinking alcohol experiences a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, it is likely that they

Release of norepinephrine by cells in the locus coeruleus results in arousal and vigilance.

Chronic users of cocaine and amphetamine frequently show symptoms similar to

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures. The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Gasotransmitters differ from small-molecule neurotransmitters in that they are not packaged in _ and their receptors are often in __ neurons.

Nicotinic receptors are sensitive to both nicotine and

Which of the following amino acid neurochemicals might be effective in treating insomnia?

The term lock and key is a means to provide a visual explanation of which neuron function?

_ are messengers that affect adjacent neurons, whereas influence more distant neurons. ___ travel from a neuron to their target cells through the blood supply.

Black widow spider venom acts as a(n)

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

MDMA (ecstasy) produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Josh enjoys chewing tobacco, while his friend Amy smokes cigarettes. One half hour after each has used tobacco,

Histamine activity in the brain is typically associated with

Cannabinoids probably produce their effects by

The neurochemical ______ is used in brain systems that involve motivated behaviors and reward.

Use of MDMA (ecstasy) may damage neurons using the neurochemical

A neuropeptide involved with the perception of pain is

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

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, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

Which of the following drugs act as reuptake inhibitors?

If someone drinking alcohol experiences a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, it is likely that they

Release of norepinephrine by cells in the locus coeruleus results in arousal and vigilance.

Chronic users of cocaine and amphetamine frequently show symptoms similar to

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures. The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Gasotransmitters differ from small-molecule neurotransmitters in that they are not packaged in _____ and their receptors are often in ______ neurons.

Nicotinic receptors are sensitive to both nicotine and

Which of the following amino acid neurochemicals might be effective in treating insomnia?

The term lock and key is a means to provide a visual explanation of which neuron function?

_____ are messengers that affect adjacent neurons, whereas ________ influence more distant neurons. _______ travel from a neuron to their target cells through the blood supply.

Black widow spider venom acts as a(n)

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

MDMA (ecstasy) produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Josh enjoys chewing tobacco, while his friend Amy smokes cigarettes. One half hour after each has used tobacco,

Histamine activity in the brain is typically associated with

Cannabinoids probably produce their effects by

The neurochemical ______ is used in brain systems that involve motivated behaviors and reward.

Use of MDMA (ecstasy) may damage neurons using the neurochemical

A neuropeptide involved with the perception of pain is

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

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, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Gasotransmitters differ from small-molecule neurotransmitters in that they are not packaged in _ and their receptors are often in __ neurons.

_ are messengers that affect adjacent neurons, whereas influence more distant neurons. ___ travel from a neuron to their target cells through the blood supply.