Question 1

A GABA antagonist would be likely to produce:

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A)   decreased anxiety and activity.
B)   increased anxiety and activity.
C)   respiratory depression.
D)   visual hallucinations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Antipsychotic drugs are thought to exert their effects, at least in part, by blocking one type of:

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A)   glutamate receptor.
B)   thought process.
C)   dopamine receptor.
D)   action potential.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Diverse drugs of abuse may act through a common neurotransmitter system that releases:

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A)   endorphin.
B)   serotonin.
C)   dopamine.
D)   GABA.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A drug that is _____ is more readily absorbed from the stomach than one that is _____.

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A)   weakly basic; weakly acidic
B)   weakly acidic; weakly basic
C)   insoluble; soluble
D)   digestible; indigestibleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The blood-brain barrier is established by:

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A)   neurons and astrocytes.
B)   neurons and smooth muscle cells.
C)   endothelial cells and neurons.
D)   endothelial cells and astrocytes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The need to take increasing amounts of a drug in order to experience the same physical effect is called:

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A)   sensitization.
B)   tolerance.
C)   addiction.
D)   dependence.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The brain's capillary network is largely isolated from that of the body's general circulation by the:

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A)   peripheral nervous system.
B)   meninges.
C)   blood-brain barrier.
D)   Circle of Willis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The organizational effect of gonadal hormones is exerted during:

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A)   early development.
B)   adolescence.
C)   adulthood.
D)   learning.Answer KeyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Nicotine acts primarily on _____ receptors.

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A)   dopamine
B)   acetylcholine
C)   GABA
D)   histamineE) A) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

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A)   LSD
B)   caffeine
C)   cocaine
D)   amphetamineE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following factors is more associated with the development of sensitization than with the development of tolerance for a particular drug?

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A)   fatigue during task performance
B)   neuroplastic brain changes only at the drug's site of action
C)   regular use
D)   occasional useE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The study of the effects of drugs on the function of the nervous system is:

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A)   psychopharmacology.
B)   neuroendocrinology.
C)   pharmacokinetics.
D)   biopsychology.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

According to the incentive - sensitization theory of drug addiction, wanting a drug may depend on _____ neurons, whereas liking a drug may depend on _____ neurons.

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A)   dopamine; glutamate
B)   GABA; opioid
C)   dopamine; opioid
D)   opioid; dopamineE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Isbell et al. reported that research participants who drank alcohol steadily for 20 days showed _____ degrees of intoxication _____ blood alcohol levels due to _____.

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A)   increasing; but not; sensitization
B)   increasing; and; sensitization
C)   decreasing; and; tolerance
D)   decreasing; but not; sensitizationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)  is an agonist of which endogenous neurotransmitter?

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A)   GABA
B)   glutamate
C)   dopamine
D)   anandamideE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A typical function of homeostatic hormones is:

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A)   activating sexual behaviors.
B)   dealing with stressful psychological events.
C)   controlling blood-sugar levels.
D)   instructing the body to develop as a male or female.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT likely to interact at endorphin synapses?

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A)   morphine
B)   heroin
C)   naloxone
D)   lithium carbonateE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Most psychoactive drugs affect the functioning of the:

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A)   synapse.
B)   astrocytes.
C)   dendrites.
D)   axon hillock.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

A drug that increases the effectiveness of neurotransmission is called a(n) :

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A)   antagonist.
B)   agonist.
C)   neuromodulator.
D)   stimulant.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Exam 6: Extension: A - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

A GABA antagonist would be likely to produce:

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Antipsychotic drugs are thought to exert their effects, at least in part, by blocking one type of:

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Diverse drugs of abuse may act through a common neurotransmitter system that releases:

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A drug that is _ is more readily absorbed from the stomach than one that is _.

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The blood-brain barrier is established by:

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The need to take increasing amounts of a drug in order to experience the same physical effect is called:

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The brain's capillary network is largely isolated from that of the body's general circulation by the:

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The organizational effect of gonadal hormones is exerted during:

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Nicotine acts primarily on _____ receptors.

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Which of the following factors is more associated with the development of sensitization than with the development of tolerance for a particular drug?

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The study of the effects of drugs on the function of the nervous system is:

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According to the incentive - sensitization theory of drug addiction, wanting a drug may depend on _ neurons, whereas liking a drug may depend on _ neurons.

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Isbell et al. reported that research participants who drank alcohol steadily for 20 days showed ___ degrees of intoxication _ blood alcohol levels due to ___.

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an agonist of which endogenous neurotransmitter?

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A typical function of homeostatic hormones is:

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Most psychoactive drugs affect the functioning of the:

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Exam 6: Extension: A - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

A GABA antagonist would be likely to produce:

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Antipsychotic drugs are thought to exert their effects, at least in part, by blocking one type of:

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Diverse drugs of abuse may act through a common neurotransmitter system that releases:

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A drug that is _____ is more readily absorbed from the stomach than one that is _____.

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The blood-brain barrier is established by:

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The need to take increasing amounts of a drug in order to experience the same physical effect is called:

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The brain's capillary network is largely isolated from that of the body's general circulation by the:

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Nicotine acts primarily on _____ receptors.

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Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

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Which of the following factors is more associated with the development of sensitization than with the development of tolerance for a particular drug?

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The study of the effects of drugs on the function of the nervous system is:

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According to the incentive - sensitization theory of drug addiction, wanting a drug may depend on _____ neurons, whereas liking a drug may depend on _____ neurons.

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Isbell et al. reported that research participants who drank alcohol steadily for 20 days showed _____ degrees of intoxication _____ blood alcohol levels due to _____.

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an agonist of which endogenous neurotransmitter?

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A typical function of homeostatic hormones is:

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Which of the following is NOT likely to interact at endorphin synapses?

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