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Brain Chemicals and How it affects our Body

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Neuromodulators

b)

Neurohormones

c)

Neuropeptides

d)

Neurotransmitters

2.

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

a)

Muscarine

b)

Cholinergic neuron

c)

Nicotinic receptors

d)

Indoleamines

3.

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

a)

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

b)

Both statements are false.

c)

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

d)

Both statements are true.

4.

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.

a)

Addiction

b)

Tolerance

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Placebo

5.

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

a)

Nicotine

b)

Caffeine

c)

Club Drugs and GHB

d)

Cocaine and Amphetamine

6.

Alcoholism can lead indirectly to________.

a)

Down Syndrome

b)

Alzheimer’s Disease

c)

Korsakoff Syndrome

d)

Creudzfelt– Jakob Syndrome

7.

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

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Tolerance

c)

Addiction

d)

Inhibition

8.

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

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neither true nor false

d)

None of the choices

9.

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

a)

Addiction

b)

Pleasure

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Tolerance

10.

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.

a)

Nicotine

b)

Cocaine and Amphetamine

c)

Morphine

d)

Marijuana