Question 1

People with diagnosed psychological disorders are very likely to use which of the following substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  nicotine 
A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  nicotine D

Question 2

Sarin gas is a type of organophosphate.It was released in a Tokyo subway in 1995 by a religious sect,killing 12 people.Organophosphates are dangerous because they

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the reuptake of acetylcholine (ACh),reducing the amount available for subsequent signaling. 
B)  stimulate an larger than normal release of acetylcholine (ACh),leading to convulsions and death. 
C)  interfere with acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E) ,allowing acetylcholine (ACh)to overstimulate muscle fibers. 
D)  occupy receptor sites for acetylcholine (ACh),preventing further signaling and paralyzing muscles. 
A)  prevent the reuptake of acetylcholine (ACh),reducing the amount available for subsequent signaling. 
B)  stimulate an larger than normal release of acetylcholine (ACh),leading to convulsions and death. 
C)  interfere with acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E) ,allowing acetylcholine (ACh)to overstimulate muscle fibers. 
D)  occupy receptor sites for acetylcholine (ACh),preventing further signaling and paralyzing muscles. C

Question 3

Neurohormones produce their effects by traveling to target areas through the blood supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Use of MDMA (ecstasy)may damage neurons using the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  ACh. 
D)  glutamate. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  ACh. 
D)  glutamate.

Question 5

The alertness associated with nicotine use probably arises from nicotine's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  activate the cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain. 
B)  stimulate muscles. 
C)  influence the autonomic nervous system. 
D)  stimulate the nucleus accumbens. 
A)  activate the cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain. 
B)  stimulate muscles. 
C)  influence the autonomic nervous system. 
D)  stimulate the nucleus accumbens.

Question 6

The major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system is

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  acetylcholine (ACh). 
A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  acetylcholine (ACh).

Question 7

St.John's Wort,a non-prescription herbal substance frequently used as an antidepressant,produces its main effects by

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating serotonin release. 
B)  promoting serotonin synthesis. 
C)  inhibiting serotonin reuptake. 
D)  activating serotonin receptors. 
A)  stimulating serotonin release. 
B)  promoting serotonin synthesis. 
C)  inhibiting serotonin reuptake. 
D)  activating serotonin receptors.

Question 8

Given the characteristics of small-molecule transmitters and neuropeptides,we can conclude that small-molecule transmitters

Accepted Answer

A)  are well-suited to roles as neurotransmitters,whereas neuropeptides are well-suited to roles as neuromodulators. 
B)  are well-suited to roles as neuromodulators,whereas neuropeptides are well-suited to roles as neurotransmitters. 
C)  and neuropeptides are equally well-suited to be either neurotransmitters or neuromodulators. 
D)  and neuropeptides frequently act as neuromodulators and neurohormones,but rarely function as neurotransmitters. 
A)  are well-suited to roles as neurotransmitters,whereas neuropeptides are well-suited to roles as neuromodulators. 
B)  are well-suited to roles as neuromodulators,whereas neuropeptides are well-suited to roles as neurotransmitters. 
C)  and neuropeptides are equally well-suited to be either neurotransmitters or neuromodulators. 
D)  and neuropeptides frequently act as neuromodulators and neurohormones,but rarely function as neurotransmitters.

Question 9

The primary neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction is

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine (ACh). 
D)  serotonin. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine (ACh). 
D)  serotonin.

Question 10

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not a monoamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  acetylcholine (ACh) 
C)  dopamine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  acetylcholine (ACh) 
C)  dopamine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 11

Perceived benefits from the administration of an inactive substance are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  addiction. 
D)  placebo effects. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  addiction. 
D)  placebo effects.

Question 12

Distinguish between neurotransmitters,neuromodulators,and neurohormones.

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters typically in

Question 13

Marcia was born with an abnormality in her adrenal glands that results in the production of excess catecholamines.Which of the following medications might be most useful for treating her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no possible way to treat Marcia's condition. 
B)  amphetamine,because it is a potent catecholamine reuptake inhibitor 
C)  Botox,because it will prevent the release of catecholamines 
D)  AMPT,because it interferes with the production of catecholamines 
A)  There is no possible way to treat Marcia's condition. 
B)  amphetamine,because it is a potent catecholamine reuptake inhibitor 
C)  Botox,because it will prevent the release of catecholamines 
D)  AMPT,because it interferes with the production of catecholamines

Question 14

The "lock and key" analogy relates to the

Accepted Answer

A)  degradation of neurotransmitters by enzymes. 
B)  activation of the nerve impulse. 
C)  reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
D)  action of neurotransmitters on receptor proteins. 
A)  degradation of neurotransmitters by enzymes. 
B)  activation of the nerve impulse. 
C)  reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
D)  action of neurotransmitters on receptor proteins.

Question 15

Which of the following statements accurately describes the locations of muscarinic and nicotinic receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. 
B)  Muscarinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only,whereas nicotinic receptors are found in the peripheral nervous system only. 
C)  Nicotinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems,whereas muscarinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only. 
D)  Muscarinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems,whereas nicotinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only. 
A)  Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. 
B)  Muscarinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only,whereas nicotinic receptors are found in the peripheral nervous system only. 
C)  Nicotinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems,whereas muscarinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only. 
D)  Muscarinic receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems,whereas nicotinic receptors are found in the central nervous system only.

Question 16

Which of the following neurotransmitters is a byproduct of the energy molecule ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycine 
B)  GABA 
C)  glutamate 
D)  adenosine 
A)  glycine 
B)  GABA 
C)  glutamate 
D)  adenosine

Question 17

Neurons releasing acetylcholine are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
B)  preganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system and both the preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  preganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system and both the preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system and the preganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
B)  preganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system and both the preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  preganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system and both the preganglionic and postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system and the preganglionic synapses of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 18

Kerry's little brother was recently prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin)for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Having completed her biological psychology course,Kerry was able to explain to her parents that Ritalin was most similar in its actions at the synapse to

Accepted Answer

A)  reserpine. 
B)  black widow venom and botulin toxin. 
C)  nicotine and curare. 
D)  cocaine and amphetamine. 
A)  reserpine. 
B)  black widow venom and botulin toxin. 
C)  nicotine and curare. 
D)  cocaine and amphetamine.

Question 19

When the body's compensation for a drug cancels out most of the drug's effects,____________________ occurs,and when the compensatory effects occur alone,____________________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

tolerance,

Question 20

LSD is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  GABA.

People with diagnosed psychological disorders are very likely to use which of the following substances?

Sarin gas is a type of organophosphate.It was released in a Tokyo subway in 1995 by a religious sect,killing 12 people.Organophosphates are dangerous because they

Neurohormones produce their effects by traveling to target areas through the blood supply.

Use of MDMA (ecstasy)may damage neurons using the neurotransmitter

The alertness associated with nicotine use probably arises from nicotine's ability to

The major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system is

St.John's Wort,a non-prescription herbal substance frequently used as an antidepressant,produces its main effects by

Given the characteristics of small-molecule transmitters and neuropeptides,we can conclude that small-molecule transmitters

The primary neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction is

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not a monoamine?

Perceived benefits from the administration of an inactive substance are referred to as

Distinguish between neurotransmitters,neuromodulators,and neurohormones.

Marcia was born with an abnormality in her adrenal glands that results in the production of excess catecholamines.Which of the following medications might be most useful for treating her condition?

The "lock and key" analogy relates to the

Which of the following statements accurately describes the locations of muscarinic and nicotinic receptors?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is a byproduct of the energy molecule ATP?

Neurons releasing acetylcholine are found in the

Kerry's little brother was recently prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin)for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Having completed her biological psychology course,Kerry was able to explain to her parents that Ritalin was most similar in its actions at the synapse to

When the body's compensation for a drug cancels out most of the drug's effects, occurs,and when the compensatory effects occur alone, occurs.

LSD is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter

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Cells of the Nervous System

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Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

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Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

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Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

People with diagnosed psychological disorders are very likely to use which of the following substances?

Sarin gas is a type of organophosphate.It was released in a Tokyo subway in 1995 by a religious sect,killing 12 people.Organophosphates are dangerous because they

Neurohormones produce their effects by traveling to target areas through the blood supply.

Use of MDMA (ecstasy)may damage neurons using the neurotransmitter

The alertness associated with nicotine use probably arises from nicotine's ability to

The major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system is

St.John's Wort,a non-prescription herbal substance frequently used as an antidepressant,produces its main effects by

Given the characteristics of small-molecule transmitters and neuropeptides,we can conclude that small-molecule transmitters

The primary neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction is

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not a monoamine?

Perceived benefits from the administration of an inactive substance are referred to as

Distinguish between neurotransmitters,neuromodulators,and neurohormones.

Marcia was born with an abnormality in her adrenal glands that results in the production of excess catecholamines.Which of the following medications might be most useful for treating her condition?

The "lock and key" analogy relates to the

Which of the following statements accurately describes the locations of muscarinic and nicotinic receptors?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is a byproduct of the energy molecule ATP?

Neurons releasing acetylcholine are found in the

Kerry's little brother was recently prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin)for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Having completed her biological psychology course,Kerry was able to explain to her parents that Ritalin was most similar in its actions at the synapse to

When the body's compensation for a drug cancels out most of the drug's effects,____________________ occurs,and when the compensatory effects occur alone,____________________ occurs.

LSD is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

When the body's compensation for a drug cancels out most of the drug's effects, occurs,and when the compensatory effects occur alone, occurs.