Brain Chemicals and How it affects our Body

These are chemical messengers that act on neurons somewhat farther away by diffusing away from their site of release.

• Neuromodulators

• Neurohormones

• Neuropeptides

• Neurotransmitters

It is a substance derived from the hallucinogenic (and highly poisonous) mushroom Amanita muscaria.

• Muscarine

• Cholinergic neuron

• Nicotinic receptors

• Indoleamines

Drugs that enhance the activity of a neurotransmitter are known as antagonists. Drugs that reduce the activity of a neurotransmitter are known as agonists.

• The first statement is true. The second statement is false.

• Both statements are false.

• The first statement is false. The second statement is true.

• Both statements are true.

These indirect outcomes are often influenced by a user’s expectations. It also came from the Latin “I will please,” which is also referred to as an inactive substance.

• Addiction

• Tolerance

• Withdrawal

• Placebo

It is a type of stimulant which increases blood pressure and heart rate, improves concentration, and wards off sleepiness.

• Nicotine

• Caffeine

• Club Drugs and GHB

• Cocaine and Amphetamine

Alcoholism can lead indirectly to________.

• Down Syndrome

• Alzheimer’s Disease

• Korsakoff Syndrome

• Creudzfelt– Jakob Syndrome

When the use of some substances is reduced or stopped, _____ occurs.

• Withdrawal

• Tolerance

• Addiction

• Inhibition

Drug effects experienced by individuals are influenced by a number of factors, including body weight, gender, and genetics.

• True

• False

• Neither true nor false

• None of the choices

When a drug’s effects are lessened as a result of repeated administration, _______ has developed.

• Addiction

• Pleasure

• Withdrawal

• Tolerance

It is primarily administered in the form of smoking or chewing tobacco. It is also the most often used stimulant in the United States after caffeine.

• Nicotine

• Cocaine and Amphetamine

• Morphine

• Marijuana