Question 1

Analogy: ________ is to Alzheimer's disease as ________ is to Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine; dopamine 
B)  Serotonin; dopamine 
C)  Acetylcholine; dopamine 
D)  Serotonin; acetylcholine 
A)  Norepinephrine; dopamine 
B)  Serotonin; dopamine 
C)  Acetylcholine; dopamine 
D)  Serotonin; acetylcholine

Question 2

The major neurotransmitter for sympathetic autonomic activation is __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Psychoactive drugs affect our behaviour and experience __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by altering the functioning of the brain 
B)  by purely psychological means 
C)  by adjusting our expectations toward a given response 
D)  only if they are ingested orally 
A)  by altering the functioning of the brain 
B)  by purely psychological means 
C)  by adjusting our expectations toward a given response 
D)  only if they are ingested orally

Question 4

Alcohol's depressive effect occurs in which area of the hindbrain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla 
B)  Pons 
C)  Reticular formation 
D)  Cerebellum 
A)  Medulla 
B)  Pons 
C)  Reticular formation 
D)  Cerebellum

Question 5

Choose one of the principal neurotransmitters in the text and describe its role in normal brain functioning and in specific drug effects.

Accepted Answer

One of the principal neurotransmitters i

Question 6

Set is defined as the immediate environment within which drug-taking behaviour occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A major drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease has been L-Dopa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the correct order of the injection absorption times from slowest to fastest?

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular 
B)  intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous 
C)  intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous 
D)  subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous 
A)  subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular 
B)  intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous 
C)  intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous 
D)  subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous

Question 9

The nucleus accumbens is in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain 
B)  medulla 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  limbic system 
A)  midbrain 
B)  medulla 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  limbic system

Question 10

A transdermal patch works through the principle of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inhalation 
B)  oral absorption 
C)  absorption through the skin 
D)  slow absorption through a muscle 
A)  inhalation 
B)  oral absorption 
C)  absorption through the skin 
D)  slow absorption through a muscle

Question 11

Serotonin is most concentrated in which part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla and pons 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Cortex 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Medulla and pons 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Cortex 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

If one drug has an effect of 6, a second drug has an effect of 8, and the combination of the 2 drugs has an effect of 20, then the interaction is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synergistic 
B)  additive 
C)  antagonistic 
D)  all of the above 
A)  synergistic 
B)  additive 
C)  antagonistic 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

The technical name for _______ is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (abbreviated 5-HT).

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Bodily changes that result from stressful or emergency situations are handled by the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous system in general 
B)  parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system 
C)  skeletal muscles attached to bone 
D)  sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system 
A)  peripheral nervous system in general 
B)  parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system 
C)  skeletal muscles attached to bone 
D)  sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Question 15

Activity in the nucleus accumbens is related to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogenic drug effects 
B)  sleep-inducing drug effects 
C)  panic-inducing drug effects 
D)  feelings of craving for certain psychoactive drugs 
A)  hallucinogenic drug effects 
B)  sleep-inducing drug effects 
C)  panic-inducing drug effects 
D)  feelings of craving for certain psychoactive drugs

Question 16

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  prefrontal cortex 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  limbic system 
B)  prefrontal cortex 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  cerebellum

Question 17

Cross-dependence can be useful when trying to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of an unavailable drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The vomiting centre of the brain is located in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  substantia nigra 
A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  substantia nigra

Question 19

You have a better chance of staying within the therapeutic window with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a tamper-proof drug container 
B)  a time-release form of the drug 
C)  an easily digested form of the drug 
D)  an injection of the drug 
A)  a tamper-proof drug container 
B)  a time-release form of the drug 
C)  an easily digested form of the drug 
D)  an injection of the drug

Question 20

Paint thinners, gasoline, and cleaning fluid are examples of abused products that are typically administered by absorption through the skin or membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Analogy: is to Alzheimer's disease as is to Parkinson's disease.

The major neurotransmitter for sympathetic autonomic activation is __________.

Psychoactive drugs affect our behaviour and experience __________.

Alcohol's depressive effect occurs in which area of the hindbrain?

Choose one of the principal neurotransmitters in the text and describe its role in normal brain functioning and in specific drug effects.

Set is defined as the immediate environment within which drug-taking behaviour occurs.

A major drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease has been L-Dopa.

What is the correct order of the injection absorption times from slowest to fastest?

The nucleus accumbens is in the __________.

A transdermal patch works through the principle of __________.

Serotonin is most concentrated in which part of the brain?

If one drug has an effect of 6, a second drug has an effect of 8, and the combination of the 2 drugs has an effect of 20, then the interaction is __________.

The technical name for _______ is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (abbreviated 5-HT).

Bodily changes that result from stressful or emergency situations are handled by the __________.

Activity in the nucleus accumbens is related to __________.

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the __________.

Cross-dependence can be useful when trying to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of an unavailable drug.

The vomiting centre of the brain is located in the __________.

You have a better chance of staying within the therapeutic window with __________.

Paint thinners, gasoline, and cleaning fluid are examples of abused products that are typically administered by absorption through the skin or membranes.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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Exam 3: How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

Analogy: ________ is to Alzheimer's disease as ________ is to Parkinson's disease.

The major neurotransmitter for sympathetic autonomic activation is __________.

Psychoactive drugs affect our behaviour and experience __________.

Alcohol's depressive effect occurs in which area of the hindbrain?

Choose one of the principal neurotransmitters in the text and describe its role in normal brain functioning and in specific drug effects.

Set is defined as the immediate environment within which drug-taking behaviour occurs.

A major drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease has been L-Dopa.

What is the correct order of the injection absorption times from slowest to fastest?

The nucleus accumbens is in the __________.

A transdermal patch works through the principle of __________.

Serotonin is most concentrated in which part of the brain?

If one drug has an effect of 6, a second drug has an effect of 8, and the combination of the 2 drugs has an effect of 20, then the interaction is __________.

The technical name for _______ is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (abbreviated 5-HT).

Bodily changes that result from stressful or emergency situations are handled by the __________.

Activity in the nucleus accumbens is related to __________.

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the __________.

Cross-dependence can be useful when trying to avoid the withdrawal symptoms of an unavailable drug.

The vomiting centre of the brain is located in the __________.

You have a better chance of staying within the therapeutic window with __________.

Paint thinners, gasoline, and cleaning fluid are examples of abused products that are typically administered by absorption through the skin or membranes.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

Filters

Analogy: is to Alzheimer's disease as is to Parkinson's disease.