Question 1

Neuropeptides serve as

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitters only. 
B)  neurotransmitters and neuromodulators,but not neurohormones. 
C)  neuromodulators and neurohormones,but not neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurotransmitters,neuromodulators,and neurohormones. 
A)  neurotransmitters only. 
B)  neurotransmitters and neuromodulators,but not neurohormones. 
C)  neuromodulators and neurohormones,but not neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurotransmitters,neuromodulators,and neurohormones.

Question 2

The fact that THC in marijuana interacts with receptors in the brain suggests that we have some type of naturally-occurring substances that are chemically very similar to THC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Neurons using which of the following neurotransmitters are especially likely to deteriorate in cases of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

MDMA (ecstasy)produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin and oxytocin. 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine (ACh)and dopamine. 
D)  glutamate and serotonin. 
A)  serotonin and oxytocin. 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine (ACh)and dopamine. 
D)  glutamate and serotonin.

Question 5

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures.The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  amphetamine. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  amphetamine. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 6

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing the storage of the neurotransmitters in vesicles. 
B)  blocking the release of the neurotransmitters. 
C)  interfering with the synthesis of the neurotransmitters. 
D)  blocking the receptors for the neurotransmitters. 
A)  preventing the storage of the neurotransmitters in vesicles. 
B)  blocking the release of the neurotransmitters. 
C)  interfering with the synthesis of the neurotransmitters. 
D)  blocking the receptors for the neurotransmitters.

Question 7

A chemical that is released from presynaptic axon terminals and fits in receptors on the post-synaptic neuron is acting as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitter. 
B)  neurohormone. 
C)  neuromodulator. 
D)  agonist. 
A)  neurotransmitter. 
B)  neurohormone. 
C)  neuromodulator. 
D)  agonist.

Question 8

Stan,an aging Hollywood actor,uses Botox treatments to reduce wrinkling.These treatments work,because Botox

Accepted Answer

A)  blocks nicotinic receptors on muscle fibers,reducing their rate of contraction. 
B)  breaks down acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E) in the synaptic gap,leading to stronger contraction of facial muscles. 
C)  reduces the release of acetylcholine (ACh)and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles. 
D)  increases the release of acetylcholine (ACh)and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles. 
A)  blocks nicotinic receptors on muscle fibers,reducing their rate of contraction. 
B)  breaks down acetylcholinesterase (ACh
E) in the synaptic gap,leading to stronger contraction of facial muscles. 
C)  reduces the release of acetylcholine (ACh)and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles. 
D)  increases the release of acetylcholine (ACh)and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron. 
B)  Small-molecule neurotransmitters may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body. 
C)  Neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but small-molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body. 
D)  Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body. 
A)  Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron. 
B)  Small-molecule neurotransmitters may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body. 
C)  Neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but small-molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body. 
D)  Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.

Question 10

Modern antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac)exert their effects by

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting serotonin synthesis. 
B)  enhancing serotonin release. 
C)  inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. 
D)  activating serotonin receptors. 
A)  promoting serotonin synthesis. 
B)  enhancing serotonin release. 
C)  inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. 
D)  activating serotonin receptors.

Question 11

Proponents of medical marijuana argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no prescription alternatives that contain THC. 
B)  smoked marijuana produces faster relief than pills or mouth sprays containing THC. 
C)  smoking marijuana does not involve the same risks as smoking tobacco. 
D)  the federal government has approved the use of medical marijuana,so states should change their laws to be consistent. 
A)  there are no prescription alternatives that contain THC. 
B)  smoked marijuana produces faster relief than pills or mouth sprays containing THC. 
C)  smoking marijuana does not involve the same risks as smoking tobacco. 
D)  the federal government has approved the use of medical marijuana,so states should change their laws to be consistent.

Question 12

People with low levels of the liver enzyme ALDH

Accepted Answer

A)  typically are heavy drinkers. 
B)  metabolize alcohol more rapidly than normal. 
C)  experience rapid heartbeat and dizziness when they consume alcohol. 
D)  have a genetic predisposition for alcohol abuse. 
A)  typically are heavy drinkers. 
B)  metabolize alcohol more rapidly than normal. 
C)  experience rapid heartbeat and dizziness when they consume alcohol. 
D)  have a genetic predisposition for alcohol abuse.

Question 13

Professor Stevenson and his colleagues observed the motor behavior of children following the administration of a drink with food additives or a drink without the additives.Neither the children nor their observers knew which kind of drink each consumed.This experimental procedure is designed to control for

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo effects. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  the likelihood that some of the children might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  placebo effects. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  the likelihood that some of the children might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 14

Genes involved with the development of nicotinic receptors have been linked with increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking and lung cancer. 
B)  use of hallucinogenic mushrooms. 
C)  depression. 
D)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) . 
A)  smoking and lung cancer. 
B)  use of hallucinogenic mushrooms. 
C)  depression. 
D)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) .

Question 15

The magnitude of a drug's effect is most directly a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  the concentration of the drug in the blood supply. 
B)  the gender of the user. 
C)  the method of administration (smoking,chewing,etc). 
D)  whether or not the drug is fat soluble. 
A)  the concentration of the drug in the blood supply. 
B)  the gender of the user. 
C)  the method of administration (smoking,chewing,etc). 
D)  whether or not the drug is fat soluble.

Question 16

Drugs that enhance the activity of a neurotransmitter are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  agonists. 
B)  antagonists. 
C)  facilitators. 
D)  enablers. 
A)  agonists. 
B)  antagonists. 
C)  facilitators. 
D)  enablers.

Question 17

Due to a very high level of stress and arousal,Kim is having difficulty getting to sleep at night.The activity of which of the following neurotransmitters might be participating in Kim's sleeping problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  GABA 
A)  norepinephrine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  GABA

Question 18

Vaccinations against drugs of abuse

Accepted Answer

A)  are unlikely to be effective. 
B)  stimulate the immune system to deactivate the problem drug. 
C)  provide a general protection against all drugs of abuse. 
D)  are unlikely to interfere with pain medications and other legitimate pharmaceuticals. 
A)  are unlikely to be effective. 
B)  stimulate the immune system to deactivate the problem drug. 
C)  provide a general protection against all drugs of abuse. 
D)  are unlikely to interfere with pain medications and other legitimate pharmaceuticals.

Question 19

Amanita mushrooms may produce hallucinations by influencing the activity of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

Accepted Answer

A)  interfering with the synthesis of ACh. 
B)  preventing the release of ACh. 
C)  blocking ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking the action of acetylcholinesterase. 
A)  interfering with the synthesis of ACh. 
B)  preventing the release of ACh. 
C)  blocking ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking the action of acetylcholinesterase.

Neuropeptides serve as

The fact that THC in marijuana interacts with receptors in the brain suggests that we have some type of naturally-occurring substances that are chemically very similar to THC.

Neurons using which of the following neurotransmitters are especially likely to deteriorate in cases of Alzheimer's disease?

MDMA (ecstasy)produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures.The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

A chemical that is released from presynaptic axon terminals and fits in receptors on the post-synaptic neuron is acting as a(n)

Stan,an aging Hollywood actor,uses Botox treatments to reduce wrinkling.These treatments work,because Botox

Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?

Modern antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac)exert their effects by

Proponents of medical marijuana argue that

People with low levels of the liver enzyme ALDH

Genes involved with the development of nicotinic receptors have been linked with increased risk of

The magnitude of a drug's effect is most directly a result of

Drugs that enhance the activity of a neurotransmitter are known as

Due to a very high level of stress and arousal,Kim is having difficulty getting to sleep at night.The activity of which of the following neurotransmitters might be participating in Kim's sleeping problem?

Vaccinations against drugs of abuse

Amanita mushrooms may produce hallucinations by influencing the activity of

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

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

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Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

Neuropeptides serve as

The fact that THC in marijuana interacts with receptors in the brain suggests that we have some type of naturally-occurring substances that are chemically very similar to THC.

Neurons using which of the following neurotransmitters are especially likely to deteriorate in cases of Alzheimer's disease?

MDMA (ecstasy)produces its effects by influencing the activity of

Darrell is going through withdrawal from a drug and is showing symptoms of extreme excitation and seizures.The drug Darrell was using is most likely

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by

A chemical that is released from presynaptic axon terminals and fits in receptors on the post-synaptic neuron is acting as a(n)

Stan,an aging Hollywood actor,uses Botox treatments to reduce wrinkling.These treatments work,because Botox

Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?

Modern antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac)exert their effects by

Proponents of medical marijuana argue that

People with low levels of the liver enzyme ALDH

Genes involved with the development of nicotinic receptors have been linked with increased risk of

The magnitude of a drug's effect is most directly a result of

Drugs that enhance the activity of a neurotransmitter are known as

Due to a very high level of stress and arousal,Kim is having difficulty getting to sleep at night.The activity of which of the following neurotransmitters might be participating in Kim's sleeping problem?

Vaccinations against drugs of abuse

Amanita mushrooms may produce hallucinations by influencing the activity of

Curare causes muscle paralysis by

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