Question 1

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

Accepted Answer

A)  acts on the precursors of acetylcholine (ACh)to produce the final form of the neurotransmitter. 
B)  breaks down acetylcholine (ACh)in the synaptic gap. 
C)  acts on acetylcholine (ACh)to produce choline. 
D)  acts on choline acetyltransferase (ChAT)to produce acetylcholine (ACh).

Question 2

The primary source of serotonin in the brain is the

Accepted Answer

A)  substantia nigra. 
B)  raphe nucleus. 
C)  locus coeruleus. 
D)  nucleus accumbens.

Question 3

Which of the following neurotransmitters are released by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine and norepinephrine 
B)  serotonin and dopamine 
C)  ACh and dopamine 
D)  ACh and norepinephrine

Question 4

During the synthesis of the neurotransmitter _________,a precursor is released from synaptic vesicles back into the intracellular fluid for conversion by the enzyme PNMT.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Given the typical symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADHD),including impulsivity,difficulty paying attention,and unusually high levels of motor behavior,which of the following neurotransmitters do you think would be involved?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Black widow spider venom acts as a

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic agonist. 
B)  cholinergic antagonist. 
C)  dopaminergic agonist. 
D)  dopaminergic antagonist.

Question 7

If participants believe that a sugar pill will reduce their pain,brain imaging will show

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in the endorphin systems. 
B)  reduction in the dopaminergic systems. 
C)  activation of the endorphin systems. 
D)  activation of the area postrema.

Question 8

The negative impact of THC on memory may be due to its effect on the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 9

Jennifer enjoys Asian food,but carefully avoids the food additive MSG.If she eats it by mistake,she experiences a rapid pulse,chest pain,and nausea.Jennifer's symptoms result from interaction between MSG and which of the following neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Christina was bitten by a black widow spider while retrieving some wood for her fireplace.Her abdominal muscles began to contract painfully,which was to be expected because black widow spider venom

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits release of acetylcholine (ACh)at the neuromuscular junction. 
B)  competes with acetylcholine (ACh)at nicotinic receptor sites. 
C)  promotes greater than normal release of acetylcholine (ACh)at the neuromuscular junction. 
D)  interferes with GABA inhibition of the motor system by blocking receptors.

Question 11

Psilocybin mushrooms may produce hallucinations by influencing the activity of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

This chemical is released from a neuron and diffuses away to influence neurons somewhat distant from the releasing neuron.The chemical is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

When at rest,the NMDA receptor is blocked by a molecule of

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  magnesium. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  calcium.

Question 14

Which of the following substances is not a neuropeptide?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin 
B)  adenosine 
C)  vasopressin 
D)  insulin

Question 15

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the

Accepted Answer

A)  substantia nigra. 
B)  raphe nucleus. 
C)  locus coeruleus. 
D)  nucleus accumbens.

Question 16

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body,whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Men and women of the same weight drinking 2 beverages in one hour will have the same blood alcohol readings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Phencyclidine (PCP)produces its effects by acting as an

Accepted Answer

A)  agonist for glutamate. 
B)  antagonist for glutamate. 
C)  agonist for GABA. 
D)  antagonist for GABA.

Question 19

Curare blocks receptors for acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The formation of long-term memories may involve

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine autoreceptors. 
B)  muscarinic receptors. 
C)  nicotinic receptors. 
D)  NMDA receptors.

Exam 4: Psychopharmacology

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)

The primary source of serotonin in the brain is the

Which of the following neurotransmitters are released by the autonomic nervous system?

During the synthesis of the neurotransmitter _________,a precursor is released from synaptic vesicles back into the intracellular fluid for conversion by the enzyme PNMT.

Given the typical symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) ,including impulsivity,difficulty paying attention,and unusually high levels of motor behavior,which of the following neurotransmitters do you think would be involved?

Black widow spider venom acts as a

If participants believe that a sugar pill will reduce their pain,brain imaging will show

The negative impact of THC on memory may be due to its effect on the

Jennifer enjoys Asian food,but carefully avoids the food additive MSG.If she eats it by mistake,she experiences a rapid pulse,chest pain,and nausea.Jennifer's symptoms result from interaction between MSG and which of the following neurotransmitters?

Christina was bitten by a black widow spider while retrieving some wood for her fireplace.Her abdominal muscles began to contract painfully,which was to be expected because black widow spider venom

Psilocybin mushrooms may produce hallucinations by influencing the activity of

This chemical is released from a neuron and diffuses away to influence neurons somewhat distant from the releasing neuron.The chemical is a(n)

When at rest,the NMDA receptor is blocked by a molecule of

Which of the following substances is not a neuropeptide?

The primary source of norepinephrine in the brain is the

Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body,whereas neuropeptides can be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.

Men and women of the same weight drinking 2 beverages in one hour will have the same blood alcohol readings.

Phencyclidine (PCP) produces its effects by acting as an

Curare blocks receptors for acetylcholine.

The formation of long-term memories may involve