Question 1

Which of the following is true of opioid effects in brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin is an example of an opioid receptor antagonist. 
B)  Opioids can induce euphoria and reward. 
C)  Opioids act to increase pain. 
D)  Naloxone is an example of an opioid receptor agonist. 
E)  Opioids do not induce dysphoria. 
A)  Heroin is an example of an opioid receptor antagonist. 
B)  Opioids can induce euphoria and reward. 
C)  Opioids act to increase pain. 
D)  Naloxone is an example of an opioid receptor agonist. 
E)  Opioids do not induce dysphoria.

Question 2

A drug that might cause stomach upset if taken orally can alternatively be administered to a human via

Accepted Answer

A)  injection into the gut. 
B)  the sublingual route. 
C)  a topical patch. 
D)  the intracranial route. 
E)  a rectal suppository. 
A)  injection into the gut. 
B)  the sublingual route. 
C)  a topical patch. 
D)  the intracranial route. 
E)  a rectal suppository.

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason that is it is difficult to prove that amino acids can function as neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amino acids can be released from nerve terminals. 
B)  Postsynaptic receptor activation by application of amino acids can excite or inhibit neurons. 
C)  Amino acids are found within glial cells. 
D)  Amino acids play a role in protein synthesis for all nerve cells. 
E)  Amino acids are found within few cells of the brain. 
A)  Amino acids can be released from nerve terminals. 
B)  Postsynaptic receptor activation by application of amino acids can excite or inhibit neurons. 
C)  Amino acids are found within glial cells. 
D)  Amino acids play a role in protein synthesis for all nerve cells. 
E)  Amino acids are found within few cells of the brain.

Question 4

The GABAA antagonist ________ can induce motor convulsions.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscimol 
B)  glutamate 
C)  diazepam 
D)  baclofen 
E)  picrotoxin 
A)  muscimol 
B)  glutamate 
C)  diazepam 
D)  baclofen 
E)  picrotoxin

Question 5

2- A drug that mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter would be labeled as a direct ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2- A drug that mimics the effects...

Question 6

The excitatory effects of caffeine result from

Accepted Answer

A)  the release of serotonin. 
B)  alteration of the flow of blood to the brain. 
C)  stimulation of GABA receptors. 
D)  activation of adenosine receptors. 
E)  blockade of adenosine receptors. 
A)  the release of serotonin. 
B)  alteration of the flow of blood to the brain. 
C)  stimulation of GABA receptors. 
D)  activation of adenosine receptors. 
E)  blockade of adenosine receptors.

Question 7

________ induces behavioral activation by blocking adenosine receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ induces behavioral activation by blocking adenosine...

Question 8

An example of a withdrawal symptom for a heroin addict would be

Accepted Answer

A)  eating. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  euphoria. 
D)  dysphoria. 
E)  craving for alcohol. 
A)  eating. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  euphoria. 
D)  dysphoria. 
E)  craving for alcohol.

Question 9

We would classify a drug as a(n) ________ if that drug acted to block the capacity of vesicles to be filled with neurotransmitter molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  agonist 
B)  facilitator 
C)  antagonist 
D)  autoreceptor agonist 
E)  indirect agonist 
A)  agonist 
B)  facilitator 
C)  antagonist 
D)  autoreceptor agonist 
E)  indirect agonist

Question 10

Degeneration of neurons within the ________ dopamine system leads to Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  nigrostriatal 
B)  mesocortical 
C)  hypothalamocortical 
D)  mesolimbic 
E)  retinal-suprachiasmatic 
A)  nigrostriatal 
B)  mesocortical 
C)  hypothalamocortical 
D)  mesolimbic 
E)  retinal-suprachiasmatic

Question 11

The primary organ that metabolizes drugs is the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  lung. 
C)  mucosa. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  skin. 
A)  liver. 
B)  lung. 
C)  mucosa. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  skin.

Question 12

The final synthesis step for norepinephrine occurs in the ________ and requires the presence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vesicle; epinephrine and dopamine beta hydroxylase (DBH) 
B)  axon terminal; dopamine and DBH 
C)  soma; dopamine 
D)  vesicle; dopamine and DBH 
E)  soma; DBH and nicotine 
A)  vesicle; epinephrine and dopamine beta hydroxylase (DBH) 
B)  axon terminal; dopamine and DBH 
C)  soma; dopamine 
D)  vesicle; dopamine and DBH 
E)  soma; DBH and nicotine

Question 13

Which of the pairs below are synonymous?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine and adrenaline 
B)  nicotine and glycine 
C)  noradrenaline and GABA 
D)  serotonin and drug abuse 
E)  glutamate and glycine 
A)  epinephrine and adrenaline 
B)  nicotine and glycine 
C)  noradrenaline and GABA 
D)  serotonin and drug abuse 
E)  glutamate and glycine

Question 14

2- Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD are ______ for the 5HT2A receptor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2- Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD are...

Question 15

2- Activation of ________ autoreceptors inhibits the rate of firing of the nerve cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2- Activation of ________ autoreceptors inhibits the...

Which of the following is true of opioid effects in brain?

A drug that might cause stomach upset if taken orally can alternatively be administered to a human via

Which of the following is a reason that is it is difficult to prove that amino acids can function as neurotransmitters?

The GABAA antagonist ________ can induce motor convulsions.

2- A drug that mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter would be labeled as a direct ______.

The excitatory effects of caffeine result from

________ induces behavioral activation by blocking adenosine receptors.

An example of a withdrawal symptom for a heroin addict would be

We would classify a drug as a(n) ________ if that drug acted to block the capacity of vesicles to be filled with neurotransmitter molecules.

Degeneration of neurons within the ________ dopamine system leads to Parkinson's disease.

The primary organ that metabolizes drugs is the

The final synthesis step for norepinephrine occurs in the and requires the presence of .

Which of the pairs below are synonymous?

2- Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD are ______ for the 5HT2A receptor.

2- Activation of ________ autoreceptors inhibits the rate of firing of the nerve cell.

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

Which of the following is true of opioid effects in brain?

A drug that might cause stomach upset if taken orally can alternatively be administered to a human via

Which of the following is a reason that is it is difficult to prove that amino acids can function as neurotransmitters?

The GABAA antagonist ________ can induce motor convulsions.

2- A drug that mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter would be labeled as a direct ______.

The excitatory effects of caffeine result from

________ induces behavioral activation by blocking adenosine receptors.

An example of a withdrawal symptom for a heroin addict would be

We would classify a drug as a(n) ________ if that drug acted to block the capacity of vesicles to be filled with neurotransmitter molecules.

Degeneration of neurons within the ________ dopamine system leads to Parkinson's disease.

The primary organ that metabolizes drugs is the

The final synthesis step for norepinephrine occurs in the ________ and requires the presence of ________.

Which of the pairs below are synonymous?

2- Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD are ______ for the 5HT2A receptor.

2- Activation of ________ autoreceptors inhibits the rate of firing of the nerve cell.

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

The final synthesis step for norepinephrine occurs in the and requires the presence of .