Question 1

2-________ is the precursor for the synthesis of dopamine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2-________ is the precursor for the synthesis...

Question 2

The ________ route is commonly used to administer drugs to humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ route is commonly used to...

Question 3

An important drawback to the ________ route is the high likelihood of accidental overdose.

Accepted Answer

A)  oral 
B)  topical 
C)  intravenous 
D)  intramuscular 
E)  intraperitoneal 
A)  oral 
B)  topical 
C)  intravenous 
D)  intramuscular 
E)  intraperitoneal

Question 4

Which pair below represents the receptor subtypes for acetylcholine?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic; adrenergic 
B)  muscarinic; adrenergic 
C)  alpha-cholinergic; beta-cholinergic 
D)  nicotinic; muscarinic 
E)  beta-cholinergic; delta-cholinergic 
A)  cholinergic; adrenergic 
B)  muscarinic; adrenergic 
C)  alpha-cholinergic; beta-cholinergic 
D)  nicotinic; muscarinic 
E)  beta-cholinergic; delta-cholinergic

Question 5

The hallucinatory drug PCP (phencyclidine)

Accepted Answer

A)  is an antagonist of the NMDA receptor. 
B)  facilitates the binding of glutamate to the AMPA receptor. 
C)  releases serotonin from neurons in the raphe nuclei. 
D)  inhibits the dendrites of dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
E)  acts via the blockade of serotonin receptors. 
A)  is an antagonist of the NMDA receptor. 
B)  facilitates the binding of glutamate to the AMPA receptor. 
C)  releases serotonin from neurons in the raphe nuclei. 
D)  inhibits the dendrites of dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
E)  acts via the blockade of serotonin receptors.

Question 6

Explain the importance of serotonin reuptake-blocking drugs for the treatment of mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors block the

Question 7

2- Acetylcholine is inactivated within the synapse by the action of the enzyme ________.

Accepted Answer

acetylchol

Question 8

Tyrosine is the precursor for the synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
E)  glycine. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
E)  glycine.

Question 9

A drug with a ________ therapeutic index would be quite dangerous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A drug with a ________ therapeutic index...

Question 10

2-________ is the Greek word for drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2-________ is the Greek word for drug....

Question 11

In the anecdote on cholinergic toxicity, Mr. F. contracted botulism by

Accepted Answer

A)  tasting the liquid from a spoiled jar of asparagus. 
B)  using eye drops containing atropine. 
C)  being bitten by a black widow spider. 
D)  eating mayonnaise on a hot dog. 
E)  over-exercise following a large meal. 
A)  tasting the liquid from a spoiled jar of asparagus. 
B)  using eye drops containing atropine. 
C)  being bitten by a black widow spider. 
D)  eating mayonnaise on a hot dog. 
E)  over-exercise following a large meal.

Question 12

A synapse that contains a presynaptic heteroreceptor would be classified as a(n) ________ synapse.

Accepted Answer

A)  axoaxonic 
B)  dendrosomatic 
C)  axodendritic 
D)  somasomatic 
E)  dendroaxonic 
A)  axoaxonic 
B)  dendrosomatic 
C)  axodendritic 
D)  somasomatic 
E)  dendroaxonic

Question 13

Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that transmitter:

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine; facilitation of perceptual learning 
B)  dopamine; suppresses certain species-typical behaviors 
C)  norepinephrine; facilitation of learning 
D)  serotonin; increases vigilance 
E)  GABA; generally activates voluntary movements 
A)  acetylcholine; facilitation of perceptual learning 
B)  dopamine; suppresses certain species-typical behaviors 
C)  norepinephrine; facilitation of learning 
D)  serotonin; increases vigilance 
E)  GABA; generally activates voluntary movements

Question 14

Which of the following is classified as an indolamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine 
E)  norepinephrine 
A)  glycine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine 
E)  norepinephrine

Question 15

The disease process of myasthenia gravis produces muscle weakness by

Accepted Answer

A)  overproducing ACh receptors on muscles. 
B)  reducing ACh function in the basal forebrain. 
C)  reducing the number of ACh receptors on muscles. 
D)  reducing ACh function in the dorsolateral pons. 
E)  enhancing the release of glycine onto spinal cord motoneurons. 
A)  overproducing ACh receptors on muscles. 
B)  reducing ACh function in the basal forebrain. 
C)  reducing the number of ACh receptors on muscles. 
D)  reducing ACh function in the dorsolateral pons. 
E)  enhancing the release of glycine onto spinal cord motoneurons.

Question 16

________ is defined as drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter and that prevents the opening of ion channels by the neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect antagonist 
B)  ligand 
C)  direct synergist 
D)  direct antagonist 
E)  neurohormone 
A)  indirect antagonist 
B)  ligand 
C)  direct synergist 
D)  direct antagonist 
E)  neurohormone

Question 17

________ refers to a reduced behavioral effect of a drug with repeated administration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic capacity 
B)  Sensitization 
C)  Inactivation 
D)  Tolerance 
E)  Binding capacity 
A)  Dynamic capacity 
B)  Sensitization 
C)  Inactivation 
D)  Tolerance 
E)  Binding capacity

Question 18

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is produced from

Accepted Answer

A)  polyamines. 
B)  butyric acid. 
C)  glutamic acid. 
D)  glycine. 
E)  lysergic acid. 
A)  polyamines. 
B)  butyric acid. 
C)  glutamic acid. 
D)  glycine. 
E)  lysergic acid.

Question 19

A person who eats cheese while taking a(n) ________ may suffer a fatal increase in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic agonist 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug 
C)  dopamine releaser 
D)  dopamine receptor antagonist 
E)  glutamate agonist 
A)  cholinergic agonist 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug 
C)  dopamine releaser 
D)  dopamine receptor antagonist 
E)  glutamate agonist

Question 20

Describe the biosynthesis of acetylcholine. List three different means that would act to alter the release of acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

ACh is formed from choline and acetyl-co

2-________ is the precursor for the synthesis of dopamine.

The ________ route is commonly used to administer drugs to humans.

An important drawback to the ________ route is the high likelihood of accidental overdose.

Which pair below represents the receptor subtypes for acetylcholine?

The hallucinatory drug PCP (phencyclidine)

Explain the importance of serotonin reuptake-blocking drugs for the treatment of mental disorders.

2- Acetylcholine is inactivated within the synapse by the action of the enzyme ________.

Tyrosine is the precursor for the synthesis of

A drug with a ________ therapeutic index would be quite dangerous.

2-________ is the Greek word for drug.

In the anecdote on cholinergic toxicity, Mr. F. contracted botulism by

A synapse that contains a presynaptic heteroreceptor would be classified as a(n) ________ synapse.

Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that transmitter:

Which of the following is classified as an indolamine?

The disease process of myasthenia gravis produces muscle weakness by

________ is defined as drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter and that prevents the opening of ion channels by the neurotransmitter.

________ refers to a reduced behavioral effect of a drug with repeated administration.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is produced from

A person who eats cheese while taking a(n) ________ may suffer a fatal increase in blood pressure.

Describe the biosynthesis of acetylcholine. List three different means that would act to alter the release of acetylcholine.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

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Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

2-________ is the precursor for the synthesis of dopamine.

The ________ route is commonly used to administer drugs to humans.

An important drawback to the ________ route is the high likelihood of accidental overdose.

Which pair below represents the receptor subtypes for acetylcholine?

The hallucinatory drug PCP (phencyclidine)

Explain the importance of serotonin reuptake-blocking drugs for the treatment of mental disorders.

2- Acetylcholine is inactivated within the synapse by the action of the enzyme ________.

Tyrosine is the precursor for the synthesis of

A drug with a ________ therapeutic index would be quite dangerous.

2-________ is the Greek word for drug.

In the anecdote on cholinergic toxicity, Mr. F. contracted botulism by

A synapse that contains a presynaptic heteroreceptor would be classified as a(n) ________ synapse.

Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that transmitter:

Which of the following is classified as an indolamine?

The disease process of myasthenia gravis produces muscle weakness by

________ is defined as drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter and that prevents the opening of ion channels by the neurotransmitter.

________ refers to a reduced behavioral effect of a drug with repeated administration.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is produced from

A person who eats cheese while taking a(n) ________ may suffer a fatal increase in blood pressure.

Describe the biosynthesis of acetylcholine. List three different means that would act to alter the release of acetylcholine.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

Filters