Exam 6: Extension: B - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

What are the seven major events in synaptic transmission?

Distinguish between general stimulants and behavioral stimulants.

Why does curare produce paralysis but not affect consciousness?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -Valium ___

What is the blood-brain barrier?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the most appropriate alternative in the list below. -tight junctions ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -chlorpromazine ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -naloxone ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -PCP ___

Why is it potentially dangerous to simultaneously take benzodiazepines and barbiturates?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -Prozac ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -physostigmine ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -CB1 and CB2 ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -cocaine ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the drug in each question with the correct alternative from the list below. -heroin ___

What is the functional significance of brain regions that lack a blood-brain barrier? Give an example.