Question 1

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

The blood-brain barr

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Steps involved are uptake of precursors;

Question 3

Homeostasis can be loosely translated as "moving and fluid."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these is NOT one of the four important regions found in every neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell body 
B)  Dendrites 
C)  Axon 
D)  Glia 
A)  Cell body 
B)  Dendrites 
C)  Axon 
D)  Glia

Question 5

The monoamine theory of mood relates to the treatment of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which chemical pathway appears to be important in some types of psychotic behaviour, and in the reinforcing properties of various drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine pathway from the nucleus basalis 
B)  Serotonin pathway from the raphe nuclei 
C)  Mesolimbic dopamine pathway 
D)  Glutamate pathway 
A)  Acetylcholine pathway from the nucleus basalis 
B)  Serotonin pathway from the raphe nuclei 
C)  Mesolimbic dopamine pathway 
D)  Glutamate pathway

Question 7

In the MRI, radioactively labelled chemical is injected into the bloodstream, and a computerized scanning device then maps out the relative amounts of the chemical in various brain regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Although brain imaging (fMRI and PET) of

Question 9

Professor Jordan is an expert in the human nervous system. As his students you were asked to identify the correct term and description, which of the following would you choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sympathetic nervous system: effect on the heart rate causes it to decrease. 
B)  The parasympathetic nervous system: causes the pupil of the eye to dilate. 
C)  Norepinephrine: a neurotransmitter that may be important to appetite regulation. 
D)  Acetylcholine: a neurotransmitter that may be important to appetite regulation. 
A)  The sympathetic nervous system: effect on the heart rate causes it to decrease. 
B)  The parasympathetic nervous system: causes the pupil of the eye to dilate. 
C)  Norepinephrine: a neurotransmitter that may be important to appetite regulation. 
D)  Acetylcholine: a neurotransmitter that may be important to appetite regulation.

Question 10

Which term describes the electrical signal transmitted along the axon when a neuron fires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipophilic. 
B)  Polarization. 
C)  Hyperpolarization. 
D)  Action potential. 
A)  Lipophilic. 
B)  Polarization. 
C)  Hyperpolarization. 
D)  Action potential.

Question 11

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 12

For a drug to be psychoactive its molecules must be capable of doing what?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Unlike neurons, glial cells in the brain are purely for support and are incapable of communicating with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MRI and PET are two types of neurotransmitter chemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the somatic system.

Accepted Answer

The somatic system is a collection of ne

Question 16

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 17

What is the process called in which enzymes within neurons convert precursors into neurotransmitter molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Uptake 
C)  Depolarization 
D)  Synthesis 
A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Uptake 
C)  Depolarization 
D)  Synthesis

Question 18

Scientists at the University of British Columbia reported that an alcohol extract from the plant "Rhodiola rosea" could assist with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paralysis 
B)  Memory impaired disorders 
C)  Opioid withdrawal symptoms 
D)  Parkinson disease 
A)  Paralysis 
B)  Memory impaired disorders 
C)  Opioid withdrawal symptoms 
D)  Parkinson disease

Question 19

For drug molecules to readily cross the blood-brain barrier, they must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The neurotransmitter at the end organ of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

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

Homeostasis can be loosely translated as "moving and fluid."

Which of these is NOT one of the four important regions found in every neuron?

The monoamine theory of mood relates to the treatment of schizophrenia.

Which chemical pathway appears to be important in some types of psychotic behaviour, and in the reinforcing properties of various drugs?

In the MRI, radioactively labelled chemical is injected into the bloodstream, and a computerized scanning device then maps out the relative amounts of the chemical in various brain regions.

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

Professor Jordan is an expert in the human nervous system. As his students you were asked to identify the correct term and description, which of the following would you choose?

Which term describes the electrical signal transmitted along the axon when a neuron fires?

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

For a drug to be psychoactive its molecules must be capable of doing what?

Unlike neurons, glial cells in the brain are purely for support and are incapable of communicating with each other.

MRI and PET are two types of neurotransmitter chemicals.

Describe the somatic system.

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

What is the process called in which enzymes within neurons convert precursors into neurotransmitter molecules?

Scientists at the University of British Columbia reported that an alcohol extract from the plant "Rhodiola rosea" could assist with which of the following?

For drug molecules to readily cross the blood-brain barrier, they must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil).

The neurotransmitter at the end organ of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is which of the following?

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Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Other 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 Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

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Exam 4: The Nervous System

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

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

Homeostasis can be loosely translated as "moving and fluid."

Which of these is NOT one of the four important regions found in every neuron?

The monoamine theory of mood relates to the treatment of schizophrenia.

Which chemical pathway appears to be important in some types of psychotic behaviour, and in the reinforcing properties of various drugs?

In the MRI, radioactively labelled chemical is injected into the bloodstream, and a computerized scanning device then maps out the relative amounts of the chemical in various brain regions.

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

Professor Jordan is an expert in the human nervous system. As his students you were asked to identify the correct term and description, which of the following would you choose?

Which term describes the electrical signal transmitted along the axon when a neuron fires?

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

For a drug to be psychoactive its molecules must be capable of doing what?

Unlike neurons, glial cells in the brain are purely for support and are incapable of communicating with each other.

MRI and PET are two types of neurotransmitter chemicals.

Describe the somatic system.

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

What is the process called in which enzymes within neurons convert precursors into neurotransmitter molecules?

Scientists at the University of British Columbia reported that an alcohol extract from the plant "Rhodiola rosea" could assist with which of the following?

For drug molecules to readily cross the blood-brain barrier, they must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil).

The neurotransmitter at the end organ of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is which of the following?

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Other 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 Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Abuse and Dependence

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