Question 1

The primary route of excretion of drugs from the body is via the

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A)  liver. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  mucosa. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  skin. 
A)  liver. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  mucosa. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  skin.

Question 2

Match the drug with its correct action on GABA function.

Accepted Answer

A)  fenfluramine; agonist at the GABAA receptor 
B)  picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAA receptor 
C)  diazepam; reduces the activity of GABAA receptors 
D)  baclofen; antagonist at the GABAA receptor 
E)  THC; antagonist at the GABAA receptor 
A)  fenfluramine; agonist at the GABAA receptor 
B)  picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAA receptor 
C)  diazepam; reduces the activity of GABAA receptors 
D)  baclofen; antagonist at the GABAA receptor 
E)  THC; antagonist at the GABAA receptor

Question 3

Two conditions associated with abnormal brain dopamine levels are

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A)  depression and Parkinson's disease. 
B)  schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. 
D)  Parkinson's disease and Huntington's chorea. 
E)  mood disorder and depression. 
A)  depression and Parkinson's disease. 
B)  schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. 
D)  Parkinson's disease and Huntington's chorea. 
E)  mood disorder and depression.

Question 4

Describe the major components of pharmacokinetics.

Accepted Answer

Pharmacokinetics involves the administra

Question 5

Drugs that inactivate monoamine oxidase would be expected to

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A)  reduce dopamine levels within the blood. 
B)  elevate acetylcholine levels within the muscles. 
C)  reduce serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft. 
D)  cause the release of serotonin into the synaptic cleft. 
E)  increase dopamine levels within neurons. 
A)  reduce dopamine levels within the blood. 
B)  elevate acetylcholine levels within the muscles. 
C)  reduce serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft. 
D)  cause the release of serotonin into the synaptic cleft. 
E)  increase dopamine levels within neurons.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of drug effects?

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A)  Drugs vary widely in their effectiveness. 
B)  Drugs continue to show increases of effect even with very large doses. 
C)  Heavier animals usually require lower drug doses than do lighter animals. 
D)  A drug has only one effect. 
E)  C and D are correct. 
A)  Drugs vary widely in their effectiveness. 
B)  Drugs continue to show increases of effect even with very large doses. 
C)  Heavier animals usually require lower drug doses than do lighter animals. 
D)  A drug has only one effect. 
E)  C and D are correct.

Question 7

Contrast the location and function of autoreceptors with postsynaptic receptors.

Accepted Answer

Autoreceptors provide negative feedback

Question 8

Amphetamine is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Drugs that block or inhibit postsynaptic receptor effects are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  agonists. 
B)  ligands. 
C)  synergists. 
D)  antagonists. 
E)  pheromones. 
A)  agonists. 
B)  ligands. 
C)  synergists. 
D)  antagonists. 
E)  pheromones.

Question 10

Which pair of drugs below are known to facilitate and inhibit (respectively)the release of ACh?

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A)  black widow spider venom; botulinum toxin 
B)  botulinum toxin; muscarine 
C)  botulinum toxin; black widow spider venom 
D)  botulinum toxin; nicotine 
E)  black widow spider venom; muscarine 
A)  black widow spider venom; botulinum toxin 
B)  botulinum toxin; muscarine 
C)  botulinum toxin; black widow spider venom 
D)  botulinum toxin; nicotine 
E)  black widow spider venom; muscarine

Question 11

Damage to which dopaminergic (DA)system would be expected to produce muscle tremors,limb rigidity,and difficulty in movement control?

Accepted Answer

A)  nigrostriatal DA system 
B)  hypothalamocortical DA system 
C)  mesocortical DA system 
D)  nesolimbic DA system 
E)  corticospinal DA system 
A)  nigrostriatal DA system 
B)  hypothalamocortical DA system 
C)  mesocortical DA system 
D)  nesolimbic DA system 
E)  corticospinal DA system

Question 12

A drug that blocks or slows reuptake of a transmitter substance is termed an antagonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Draw a diagram that represents a terminal button and postsynaptic neuron.Indicate in this diagram at least eight ways that drugs can affect synaptic transmission and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

This would involve t

Question 14

Benzodiazepines and alcohol increase the effectiveness of GABA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which neurotransmitter acts to facilitate learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  dorepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  GABA 
A)  dopamine 
B)  dorepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  GABA

Question 16

REM sleep is controlled by cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the advantage of reuptake over enzymatic degradation in the termination of neurotransmitter postsynaptic effects?

Accepted Answer

Reuptake transports the neurotransmitter

Question 18

Which of the following neuron systems that use ACh has been related to the control of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsolateral pons ACh system 
B)  hypothalamocortical ACh system 
C)  basal forebrain ACh system 
D)  medial septal ACh system 
E)  nigrostriatal Ach system 
A)  dorsolateral pons ACh system 
B)  hypothalamocortical ACh system 
C)  basal forebrain ACh system 
D)  medial septal ACh system 
E)  nigrostriatal Ach system

Question 19

Caffeine acts by blocking adenosine receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

A)  result from neurodegeneration of the corpus callosum. 
B)  result from the formation of MPTP from dopamine in synaptic vesicles. 
C)  result from the intravenous abuse of amphetamine. 
D)  can be treated using L-DOPA. 
E)  can be treated using drugs that activate MAO in dopamine neurons. 
A)  result from neurodegeneration of the corpus callosum. 
B)  result from the formation of MPTP from dopamine in synaptic vesicles. 
C)  result from the intravenous abuse of amphetamine. 
D)  can be treated using L-DOPA. 
E)  can be treated using drugs that activate MAO in dopamine neurons.

The primary route of excretion of drugs from the body is via the

Match the drug with its correct action on GABA function.

Two conditions associated with abnormal brain dopamine levels are

Describe the major components of pharmacokinetics.

Drugs that inactivate monoamine oxidase would be expected to

Which of the following is true of drug effects?

Contrast the location and function of autoreceptors with postsynaptic receptors.

Amphetamine is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Drugs that block or inhibit postsynaptic receptor effects are termed

Which pair of drugs below are known to facilitate and inhibit (respectively)the release of ACh?

Damage to which dopaminergic (DA)system would be expected to produce muscle tremors,limb rigidity,and difficulty in movement control?

A drug that blocks or slows reuptake of a transmitter substance is termed an antagonist.

Draw a diagram that represents a terminal button and postsynaptic neuron.Indicate in this diagram at least eight ways that drugs can affect synaptic transmission and give an example of each.

Benzodiazepines and alcohol increase the effectiveness of GABA receptors.

Which neurotransmitter acts to facilitate learning?

REM sleep is controlled by cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain.

What is the advantage of reuptake over enzymatic degradation in the termination of neurotransmitter postsynaptic effects?

Which of the following neuron systems that use ACh has been related to the control of REM sleep?

Caffeine acts by blocking adenosine receptors.

The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

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Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

The primary route of excretion of drugs from the body is via the

Match the drug with its correct action on GABA function.

Two conditions associated with abnormal brain dopamine levels are

Describe the major components of pharmacokinetics.

Drugs that inactivate monoamine oxidase would be expected to

Which of the following is true of drug effects?

Contrast the location and function of autoreceptors with postsynaptic receptors.

Amphetamine is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Drugs that block or inhibit postsynaptic receptor effects are termed

Which pair of drugs below are known to facilitate and inhibit (respectively)the release of ACh?

Damage to which dopaminergic (DA)system would be expected to produce muscle tremors,limb rigidity,and difficulty in movement control?

A drug that blocks or slows reuptake of a transmitter substance is termed an antagonist.

Draw a diagram that represents a terminal button and postsynaptic neuron.Indicate in this diagram at least eight ways that drugs can affect synaptic transmission and give an example of each.

Benzodiazepines and alcohol increase the effectiveness of GABA receptors.

Which neurotransmitter acts to facilitate learning?

REM sleep is controlled by cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain.

What is the advantage of reuptake over enzymatic degradation in the termination of neurotransmitter postsynaptic effects?

Which of the following neuron systems that use ACh has been related to the control of REM sleep?

Caffeine acts by blocking adenosine receptors.

The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

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