what is snorting, smoked, IV, swallowing, inhaled.
100
What are the 2 main cells that the brain is made of
what is neurons and glial cells
100
What chemical of the brain incites a feeling of pleasure
what is dopamine
100
what term is defined by an altered state where continued administration of the drug is necessary to prevent physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
What is dependence
200
the ____ _____ connects the brain to the spinal cord, location of basic functions are completed
what is Brain Stem
200
What drug did Carrie Fisher abuse?
what is HEROIN or COCAINE
200
What is the protective mechanism that surrounds the brain and protects neurons and glial cells
what is the blood brain barrier
200
What chemical is used by the spinal cord neurons to cause muscle contractions and in the brain to regulate memory.
What is acetylcholine
200
Define addiction
what is a pattern of compulsive use characterized by overwhelming involvement with drug use and abuse. a chronic relapsing brain disease
300
What is the limbic system used for? (2/3)
what is emotions, motivations, and movement
300
What part of the brain reacts when drugs are used?
what is the reward system
300
the comparison of a receptor and a neurotransmitter can be compared to a...
what is lock and key
300
What chemical produces sleep, reduces anxiety, and forms memories
what is GAMMA-AMINOBUYTYIC ACID (gabba)
300
What term is defined by the need for larger doses or an increase in the number of doses to achieve the desired response
what is tolerance
400
What cell of the brain act as the "helper"
what is glial cells
400
The use of drugs on the teenage brain can cause...
what is underdevelopment of the brain and regression of behavior.
400
What are the 2 neurotransmitter types?
what is excitatory and inhibitory
400
What chemical are you using now to learn this material?
what is glutamate.
400
What are the official names for drug "levels"
what is drug schedules
500
What does the diencephalon contain? (1/2)
What is the thalamus and hypothalamus
500
Name 10 abused substances (be as specific as possible)
what is anything from marijuana, Vicodin, Valium, cocaine, heroine, alcohol, tobacco, etc.
500
What does LSD stand for?
what is lysergic acid
500
What chemical controls the fight or flight response and regulates blood pressure and calmness
What is norepinephrine
500
What is a schedule one drug?
what is LSD or Heroin, Marijuana, methamphetamine.