Question 1

A genetic polymorphism that more causes lower activity of aldehyde dehyrdogenase are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  also have inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes. 
B)  have longer effects produced by alcohol. 
C)  experience greater effects from acetaldehyde. 
D)  be more affected by acetic acid. 
A)  also have inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes. 
B)  have longer effects produced by alcohol. 
C)  experience greater effects from acetaldehyde. 
D)  be more affected by acetic acid.

Question 2

The process of producing alcohol using yeast and some type of starch such as grain or fruit is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fermentation. 
B)  distillation. 
C)  alcohol by volume. 
D)  biotransformation. 
A)  fermentation. 
B)  distillation. 
C)  alcohol by volume. 
D)  biotransformation.

Question 3

A grossly intoxicated individual texting something rude to his boss is an example of disinhibited behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The following structures are highly related to alcohol's central nervous system depressant effects except:

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus callosum 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  cerebral cortex. 
A)  corpus callosum 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  cerebral cortex.

Question 5

Given that limits of alcohol production through fermentation,an alcohol drink with 50% alcohol must have been produced through:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the volume of water adding to the fermentation process. 
B)  using a fortified yeast to increase the production of alcohol. 
C)  using a distillation process to concentrate alcohol produced from fermentation. 
D)  adding fresh yeast to continue the production of alcohol. 
A)  increasing the volume of water adding to the fermentation process. 
B)  using a fortified yeast to increase the production of alcohol. 
C)  using a distillation process to concentrate alcohol produced from fermentation. 
D)  adding fresh yeast to continue the production of alcohol.

Question 6

Alcohol produces inhibitory effects via NMDA receptors by:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors. 
B)  preventing glutamate absorption through transporters in the intestine. 
C)  serving as a positive modulator of NMDA receptors. 
D)  reducing excitatory effects from NMDA receptor activation. 
A)  preventing glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors. 
B)  preventing glutamate absorption through transporters in the intestine. 
C)  serving as a positive modulator of NMDA receptors. 
D)  reducing excitatory effects from NMDA receptor activation.

Question 7

Describe and compare alcoholics anonymous (as a 12-step program)and cognitive-behavioral therapies for treating alcohol addiction.

Accepted Answer

AA is a 12-step program that provides ex

Question 8

Describe the ways that light daily alcohol use can be beneficial for cardiovascular functioning.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use increases high-density lipop

Question 9

If an alcoholic drink were shown to be 80 proof,what is the percentage of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  80% 
B)  40% 
C)  160% 
D)  120% 
A)  80% 
B)  40% 
C)  160% 
D)  120%

Question 10

Experiencing greater rewarding effects from alcohol from long-term use is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic tolerance. 
B)  behavioral tolerance. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  alcohol priming. 
A)  metabolic tolerance. 
B)  behavioral tolerance. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  alcohol priming.

Question 11

The National Prohibition Act became the ________ amendment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The National Prohibition Act became the ________...

Question 12

Which calcium channel does alcohol act on?

Accepted Answer

A)  L 
B)  N 
C)  P 
D)  R 
A)  L 
B)  N 
C)  P 
D)  R

Question 13

The effects produced by alcohol at different concentations consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  all concentrations produce stimulant effects. 
B)  all concentrations produce exclusively depressant effects. 
C)  lower concentrations produce stimulant effects whereas higher concentrations produce depressant effects. 
D)  lower concentrations produce depressant effects whereas higher concentrations produce stimulant effects. 
A)  all concentrations produce stimulant effects. 
B)  all concentrations produce exclusively depressant effects. 
C)  lower concentrations produce stimulant effects whereas higher concentrations produce depressant effects. 
D)  lower concentrations produce depressant effects whereas higher concentrations produce stimulant effects.

Question 14

Alcohol binds to:

Accepted Answer

A)  GABAA receptors. 
B)  GABAB receptors 
C)  GABAC receptors 
D)  metabotropic GABA receptors. 
A)  GABAA receptors. 
B)  GABAB receptors 
C)  GABAC receptors 
D)  metabotropic GABA receptors.

Question 15

Which of the following mechanisms can produce reinforcing effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibiting dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  Blocking GABAA receptors in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  Activating GABAA receptors in the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  Increasing GABA release from neurons terminating in the ventral tegmental area. 
A)  Inhibiting dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  Blocking GABAA receptors in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  Activating GABAA receptors in the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  Increasing GABA release from neurons terminating in the ventral tegmental area.

Question 16

BACs of approximately 0.25 and higher can cause alcohol ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of BACs of approximately 0.25 and higher can...

Question 17

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to...

Question 18

Alcohol acts as a ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive modulator 
B)  agonist 
C)  antagonist 
D)  negative modulator 
A)  positive modulator 
B)  agonist 
C)  antagonist 
D)  negative modulator

Question 19

Alcohol binds noncompetitively to NMDA receptors meaning:

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate displaces alcohol from NMDA receptors due to glutamate's stronger binding affinity. 
B)  alcohol does not prevent glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors. 
C)  few alcohol molecules are available for binding to NMDA receptors after alcohol binds to GABAA receptors. 
D)  alcohol binds to NMDA receptor but causes no effects. 
A)  glutamate displaces alcohol from NMDA receptors due to glutamate's stronger binding affinity. 
B)  alcohol does not prevent glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors. 
C)  few alcohol molecules are available for binding to NMDA receptors after alcohol binds to GABAA receptors. 
D)  alcohol binds to NMDA receptor but causes no effects.

Question 20

While not the form of alcohol used as a beverage,why might someone unintentionally be exposed methanol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholic beverage producers are not required to test for methanol, which may be accidentally synthesized during the production process. 
B)  Methanol is known to contaminate drinking water. 
C)  He drank poorly distilled alcohol, which contained amounts of methanol. 
D)  He was having a massage and rubbing alcohol was used. 
A)  Alcoholic beverage producers are not required to test for methanol, which may be accidentally synthesized during the production process. 
B)  Methanol is known to contaminate drinking water. 
C)  He drank poorly distilled alcohol, which contained amounts of methanol. 
D)  He was having a massage and rubbing alcohol was used.

A genetic polymorphism that more causes lower activity of aldehyde dehyrdogenase are likely to:

The process of producing alcohol using yeast and some type of starch such as grain or fruit is called:

A grossly intoxicated individual texting something rude to his boss is an example of disinhibited behavior.

The following structures are highly related to alcohol's central nervous system depressant effects except:

Given that limits of alcohol production through fermentation,an alcohol drink with 50% alcohol must have been produced through:

Alcohol produces inhibitory effects via NMDA receptors by:

Describe and compare alcoholics anonymous (as a 12-step program)and cognitive-behavioral therapies for treating alcohol addiction.

Describe the ways that light daily alcohol use can be beneficial for cardiovascular functioning.

If an alcoholic drink were shown to be 80 proof,what is the percentage of alcohol?

Experiencing greater rewarding effects from alcohol from long-term use is an example of:

The National Prohibition Act became the ________ amendment.

Which calcium channel does alcohol act on?

The effects produced by alcohol at different concentations consist of:

Alcohol binds to:

Which of the following mechanisms can produce reinforcing effects?

BACs of approximately 0.25 and higher can cause alcohol ______________.

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to ________.

Alcohol acts as a ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Alcohol binds noncompetitively to NMDA receptors meaning:

While not the form of alcohol used as a beverage,why might someone unintentionally be exposed methanol?

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Exam 8: Alcohol

A genetic polymorphism that more causes lower activity of aldehyde dehyrdogenase are likely to:

The process of producing alcohol using yeast and some type of starch such as grain or fruit is called:

A grossly intoxicated individual texting something rude to his boss is an example of disinhibited behavior.

The following structures are highly related to alcohol's central nervous system depressant effects except:

Given that limits of alcohol production through fermentation,an alcohol drink with 50% alcohol must have been produced through:

Alcohol produces inhibitory effects via NMDA receptors by:

Describe and compare alcoholics anonymous (as a 12-step program)and cognitive-behavioral therapies for treating alcohol addiction.

Describe the ways that light daily alcohol use can be beneficial for cardiovascular functioning.

If an alcoholic drink were shown to be 80 proof,what is the percentage of alcohol?

Experiencing greater rewarding effects from alcohol from long-term use is an example of:

The National Prohibition Act became the ________ amendment.

Which calcium channel does alcohol act on?

The effects produced by alcohol at different concentations consist of:

Alcohol binds to:

Which of the following mechanisms can produce reinforcing effects?

BACs of approximately 0.25 and higher can cause alcohol ______________.

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to ________.

Alcohol acts as a ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Alcohol binds noncompetitively to NMDA receptors meaning:

While not the form of alcohol used as a beverage,why might someone unintentionally be exposed methanol?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters