Question 1

All but which is true of neurotransmitters:

Accepted Answer

A) activated by impulses from other neurons 
B) regulate flow of information among neurons 
C) can inhibit signal transmission 
D) allow ions to cross the synapse 
A) activated by impulses from other neurons 
B) regulate flow of information among neurons 
C) can inhibit signal transmission 
D) allow ions to cross the synapse D

Question 2

Smoking as a means of drug delivery is:

Accepted Answer

A) very fast and produces potent effects on the brain 
B) damages the lungs because of the high temperature 
C) are weaker as they bypass the acidity of the stomach 
D) involves detoxification on its first pass through the body 
A) very fast and produces potent effects on the brain 
B) damages the lungs because of the high temperature 
C) are weaker as they bypass the acidity of the stomach 
D) involves detoxification on its first pass through the body A

Question 3

Naloxone and naltrexone (ReVia®) are all but which:

Accepted Answer

A) antagonists that block the effects of opiate drugs 
B) competing with opioids for their receptor sites 
C) neutralizers of opioids that reduce their effects 
D) equal in effec tiveness 
A) antagonists that block the effects of opiate drugs 
B) competing with opioids for their receptor sites 
C) neutralizers of opioids that reduce their effects 
D) equal in effec tiveness D

Question 4

Nicotine absorption across membranes:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in its non-ionized state or alkaline form 
B) is potent in an ionized state in an acid environment 
C) is readily absorbed from the acidity of the stomach 
D) is ineffective in the mouth due to its acidity 
A) occurs in its non-ionized state or alkaline form 
B) is potent in an ionized state in an acid environment 
C) is readily absorbed from the acidity of the stomach 
D) is ineffective in the mouth due to its acidity

Question 5

Dose-response curves for alcohol show all but:

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A) effect of increased doses generally is constant 
B) at low doses, effect is small, accelerates, and levels off at higher doses 
C) higher doses may lead to reduced response levels 
D) effect of a given dose varies with age and gender 
A) effect of increased doses generally is constant 
B) at low doses, effect is small, accelerates, and levels off at higher doses 
C) higher doses may lead to reduced response levels 
D) effect of a given dose varies with age and gender

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about drinking:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 drinks a day has been associated with less risk for heart disease 
B) 1 to 2 drinks a day has been associated with more risk for heart disease 
C) 2 to 3 drinks a day has been associated with more risk for heart disease 
D) 2 to 3 drinks a day has been associated with less risk for heart disease 
A) 1 to 2 drinks a day has been associated with less risk for heart disease 
B) 1 to 2 drinks a day has been associated with more risk for heart disease 
C) 2 to 3 drinks a day has been associated with more risk for heart disease 
D) 2 to 3 drinks a day has been associated with less risk for heart disease

Question 7

All but which applies to the P300 wave

Accepted Answer

A) occurs 300 milliseconds after a stimulus occurs 
B) has a 300-milliseconds duration 
C) is of lower amplitude in alcoholics 
D) measures processing of sensory input 
A) occurs 300 milliseconds after a stimulus occurs 
B) has a 300-milliseconds duration 
C) is of lower amplitude in alcoholics 
D) measures processing of sensory input

Question 8

Alcohol seems to be associated with higher levels of:

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin 
B) norepinepherine 
C) GABA 
D) dopamine 
A) serotonin 
B) norepinepherine 
C) GABA 
D) dopamine

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol interferes with the release of neurotransmitters 
B) alcohol causes neurotransmitter leakage from the synaptic vesicles 
C) alcohol takes over the receptor sites that are normally stimulated by a specific neurotransmitter 
D) alcohol increases neurotransmitter reproduction 
A) alcohol interferes with the release of neurotransmitters 
B) alcohol causes neurotransmitter leakage from the synaptic vesicles 
C) alcohol takes over the receptor sites that are normally stimulated by a specific neurotransmitter 
D) alcohol increases neurotransmitter reproduction

Question 10

A study comparing offspring of nondrinking mothers with those of mothers having an average of 1 or more drinks per day during pregnancy found the latter had all but.

Accepted Answer

A) lower birth weight, 
B) smaller head circumference 
C) slower growth 
D) facial deformations 
A) lower birth weight, 
B) smaller head circumference 
C) slower growth 
D) facial deformations

Question 11

Drugs that must be absorbed through the stomach have a __________ impact whereas drugs that require inhalation have a _____________ impact on the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Quicker, slower 
B) Lower, higher 
C) Slower, quicker 
D) Higher, lower 
A) Quicker, slower 
B) Lower, higher 
C) Slower, quicker 
D) Higher, lower

Question 12

Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) involve all but the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) larger samples in the general population 
B) only mothers who were heavy drinkers 
C) long term development of the child 
D) a wider range of drinking levels 
A) larger samples in the general population 
B) only mothers who were heavy drinkers 
C) long term development of the child 
D) a wider range of drinking levels

Question 13

Depending on the drug, withdrawal symptoms generally start within:

Accepted Answer

A) 4 to 6 hours 
B) 8 to 12 hours 
C) 12 to 24 hours 
D) 24 to 72 hours 
A) 4 to 6 hours 
B) 8 to 12 hours 
C) 12 to 24 hours 
D) 24 to 72 hours

Question 14

The opponent process theory states that drug use produces:

Accepted Answer

A) an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced 
B) an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced 
C) an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced 
D) an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced 
A) an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced 
B) an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced 
C) an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced 
D) an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced

Question 15

Ions are electrically charged particles which:

Accepted Answer

A) create neural transmission through the cell 
B) help neurotransmitters cross into adjacent neurons 
C) exert inhibitory effects on ability of a cell to relay signals 
D) all of the above 
A) create neural transmission through the cell 
B) help neurotransmitters cross into adjacent neurons 
C) exert inhibitory effects on ability of a cell to relay signals 
D) all of the above

Question 16

All but which applies to the metabolic breakdown of alcohol by the liver (Lieber, 1994):

Accepted Answer

A) involves alcohol dehydrogenase 
B) uses the portal systemic encephalopathy system 
C) uses the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system 
D) oxidizes alcohol 
A) involves alcohol dehydrogenase 
B) uses the portal systemic encephalopathy system 
C) uses the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system 
D) oxidizes alcohol

Question 17

Caffeine:

Accepted Answer

A) is absorbed from the liver and distributed to body 
B) stimulates adenosine receptors 
C) speeds reuptake of its neurotransmitters 
D) inhibits central nervous system activity 
A) is absorbed from the liver and distributed to body 
B) stimulates adenosine receptors 
C) speeds reuptake of its neurotransmitters 
D) inhibits central nervous system activity

Question 18

The carbon monoxide (CO) produced by smoking cigarettes:

Accepted Answer

A) binds to hemoglobin better than with oxygen 
B) increases delivery of oxygen throughout the body 
C) is reduced by combustion 
D) is known as second hand smoke 
A) binds to hemoglobin better than with oxygen 
B) increases delivery of oxygen throughout the body 
C) is reduced by combustion 
D) is known as second hand smoke

Question 19

Which model can be regarded as the neural version of the opponent process model?

Accepted Answer

A) sensitization model 
B) neural incentive sensitization model 
C) incentive sensitization model 
D) neural sensitization model 
A) sensitization model 
B) neural incentive sensitization model 
C) incentive sensitization model 
D) neural sensitization model

Question 20

Chronic heavy alcohol use causes all but:

Accepted Answer

A) buildup of fatty tissues in the liver 
B) impaired liver metabolization of alcohol 
C) hepatitis or inflammation of liver tissue 
D) liver eliminates alcohol faster 
A) buildup of fatty tissues in the liver 
B) impaired liver metabolization of alcohol 
C) hepatitis or inflammation of liver tissue 
D) liver eliminates alcohol faster

All but which is true of neurotransmitters:

Smoking as a means of drug delivery is:

Naloxone and naltrexone (ReVia®) are all but which:

Nicotine absorption across membranes:

Dose-response curves for alcohol show all but:

Which of the following statements is true about drinking:

All but which applies to the P300 wave

Alcohol seems to be associated with higher levels of:

Which of the following statements is not true?

A study comparing offspring of nondrinking mothers with those of mothers having an average of 1 or more drinks per day during pregnancy found the latter had all but.

Drugs that must be absorbed through the stomach have a impact whereas drugs that require inhalation have a ___ impact on the brain.

Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) involve all but the study of:

Depending on the drug, withdrawal symptoms generally start within:

The opponent process theory states that drug use produces:

Ions are electrically charged particles which:

All but which applies to the metabolic breakdown of alcohol by the liver (Lieber, 1994):

Caffeine:

The carbon monoxide (CO) produced by smoking cigarettes:

Which model can be regarded as the neural version of the opponent process model?

Chronic heavy alcohol use causes all but:

Psychology of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Theories of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Use, Abuse, and Dependence

The Extent of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Heredity and Environment: Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Basic Psychology Processes

Interpersonal Processes

Family Processes

Age and Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Gender Differences in Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Minority Groups: Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Recovering From Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Relapse After Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Disorders

Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems

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Exam 5: Neurobiology of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

All but which is true of neurotransmitters:

Smoking as a means of drug delivery is:

Naloxone and naltrexone (ReVia®) are all but which:

Nicotine absorption across membranes:

Dose-response curves for alcohol show all but:

Which of the following statements is true about drinking:

All but which applies to the P300 wave

Alcohol seems to be associated with higher levels of:

Which of the following statements is not true?

A study comparing offspring of nondrinking mothers with those of mothers having an average of 1 or more drinks per day during pregnancy found the latter had all but.

Drugs that must be absorbed through the stomach have a __________ impact whereas drugs that require inhalation have a _____________ impact on the brain.

Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) involve all but the study of:

Depending on the drug, withdrawal symptoms generally start within:

The opponent process theory states that drug use produces:

Ions are electrically charged particles which:

All but which applies to the metabolic breakdown of alcohol by the liver (Lieber, 1994):

Caffeine:

The carbon monoxide (CO) produced by smoking cigarettes:

Which model can be regarded as the neural version of the opponent process model?

Chronic heavy alcohol use causes all but:

Psychology of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Theories of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Use, Abuse, and Dependence

The Extent of Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Heredity and Environment: Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Basic Psychology Processes

Interpersonal Processes

Family Processes

Age and Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Gender Differences in Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Minority Groups: Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Recovering From Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Relapse After Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Disorders

Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems

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Drugs that must be absorbed through the stomach have a impact whereas drugs that require inhalation have a ___ impact on the brain.