Question 1

Which of the following is responsible for reward, pleasure, and perseveration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dopamine
B)   Serotonin
C)   Norepinephrine
D)   GABAE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What is the space between two neurons called where the neurotransmitter molecules are released?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transporter
B)   Synapse
C)   Partition
D)   VesicleE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which term describes a substance that facilitates or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agonist
B)   Antagonist
C)   Transporter
D)   PrecursorsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A drug is carried to the brain by the blood supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Drug molecules must be somewhat lipophilic (soluble in oil)  in order to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Readily cross the blood-brain barrier.
B)   Influence the sympathetic branch.
C)   Inhibit firing rates of neurons.
D)   Block serotonin synthesis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

One of the main ways drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems is by cutting off blood flow to a specific brain structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the limitations of brain imaging (fMRI and PET) technology?

Accepted Answer

Although brain imaging (fMRI and PET) of...

Question 8

The class of chemicals characterized by a single amine group; monoamine neurotransmitters include dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are called monoamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the two important lines of evidence that suggest that homeostatic processes mobilize to counteract some alcohol-related effects?

Accepted Answer

The first is, following consumption of a...

Question 10

What are the roles of agonist and antagonist drugs?

Accepted Answer

The agonist drug is a substance that fac...

Question 11

Parkinson's disease produces tremors and muscular rigidity because of damage to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acetylcholine neurons in the parasympathetic branch.
B)   Dopamine neurons in the basal ganglia.
C)   Norepinephrine neurons in the locus ceruleus.
D)   The blood-brain barrier.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acting on the blood-brain barrier.
B)   Altering hormone levels.
C)   Acting directly on the receptors.
D)   Increasing blood pressure.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

What are the steps involved in the life cycle of a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Steps involved are uptake of precursors;...

Question 14

Which biochemical theory of behaviour seems to have some overall merit?

Accepted Answer

A)   The monoamine theory of mood.
B)   The four humours.
C)   Relationship of serotonin levels to personality type.
D)   Presence of greater dopamine turnover in alcohol dependency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Describe what is known regarding drug treatments for the vast majority of psychopathologies

Accepted Answer

First, drug treatments for the vast majo...

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Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by doing which of the following?

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Which biochemical theory of behaviour seems to have some overall merit?

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Describe what is known regarding drug treatments for the vast majority of psychopathologies

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Parkinson's disease produces tremors and muscular rigidity because of damage to which of the following?

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Which term describes a substance that facilitates or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

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What are the steps involved in the life cycle of a neurotransmitter?

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Steps involved are uptake of precursors;...
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A drug is carried to the brain by the blood supply.

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One of the main ways drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems is by cutting off blood flow to a specific brain structure.

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What are the roles of agonist and antagonist drugs?

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The agonist drug is a substance that fac...
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What are the limitations of brain imaging (fMRI and PET) technology?

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Although brain imaging (fMRI and PET) of...
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What is the space between two neurons called where the neurotransmitter molecules are released?

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