Psychopharm Chapter 1 Review Questions with Complete Solutions Rated 100%
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Psychopharm Chapter 1 Review Questions with Complete Solutions Rated 100%
Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE) originate from the ____; its precursor (that is, the chemical from which it is directly converted) is ____. - Answers Locus coeruleus; dopamine
The endogenous opoids ...
Psychopharm Chapter 1 Review Questions with Complete Solutions Rated 100%
Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE) originate from the ____; its precursor (that is,
the chemical from which it is directly converted) is ____. - Answers Locus coeruleus; dopamine
The endogenous opoids including the enkephalins and endorphins are _____ neurotransmitters -
Answers peptid
Alterations in the function of the following neurotransmitter and/or its receptors typically affect central
motor systems: - Answers DA
The catecholamines include all of the following neurotransmitters except: - Answers a. dopamine
b. epinephrine
c. norepinephrine
D. SEROTONIN
The most common inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain are, respectively: - Answers
GABA and glutamate
The basic cellular unit of the central nervous system is the - Answers neuron
The brain site responsible for producing the majority of neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) in the brain is
the: - Answers raphe nuclei
The brain stem includes all but the following - Answers a. midbrain
b. pons
c. medulla
D. THALAMUS
Inhibition of acetylcholine esterase (AChE) results in - Answers increased levels of ACh
The correct sequence for hormone release is the following: - Answers Hypothalmus-- Pituitary Gland--
Organ
what is a drug? - Answers -biologically active
-alters cell structure/ function chemically
-Excludes natural foods and water
-importance of users intent i.e. licit vs illicit use, instrumental vs recreational use
psychoactive drugs - Answers alter function of nervous system:
, consciousness, emotions, perceptions, and behavior
two ways of looking at drugs and behavior - Answers -psychoactive drugs are those drugs that affect our
feelings, perceptions, and behavior
-depending on intent of the individual, drug use can be considered either instrumental or recreational
DEA Schedule 1 - Answers mostly hard shit that has a high potential for abuse or have no approved
medical use.
Examples: marijuana, heroin
DEA schedule 2 - Answers high potential for abuse, approved medical use
examples: cocaine, morphine
DEA schedule 3 - Answers moderately high potential for abuse with approved medical use.
example: tylenol with codeine
DEA schedule 4 - Answers moderate potential for abuse with approved medical use
example: diazepam, phenbarbital
DEA schedule 5 - Answers low potential for abuse with approved medical use. OTC
example: cough medicine containing small amounts of codeine)
2 parts of autonomic system: - Answers sympathetic and parasympathetic
hindbrain - Answers -lower part of brainstem
-consists of cerebellum, pons, and medulla
midbrain - Answers -reticular formation.
-substaintia nigra and ventral tegmental area
forebrain - Answers -anterior part of brain
-consists of telencephalon and diecephalon
diencephalon - Answers -consists of thalamus and hypothalamus
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