The Brain
The brain is a part of what system in your body?
The central nervous system.
What is the slowest route of administration?
Oral (sublingual, tablet, or capsule)
What part of the brain is responsible for thinking, making decisions, and planning actions?
The prefrontal cortex
What is the fastest route of admistration?
Inhalation
What part of the brain is responsible for forming and storing memories?
The hippocampus
Name two problems depressants are used to treat.
Insomnia (trouble sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures.
Name two problems stimulants are used to treat.
ADHD and Narcolepsy.
Define a half-life.
the time required for half of something to undergo a process. For example, if 100mg of a drug with a half-life of 60 minutes is taken, the following is estimated: 60 minutes after administration, 50mg remains. 120 minutes after administration, 25mg remains.
What part of the brain is responsible for emotions, especially fear?
The amygdala
Why is overuse of depressants dangerous?
They can affect concentration and coordination and slow down a person's ability to respond to unexpected situations.
Why is overuse of stimulants dangerous?
They can cause over-stimulation, resulting in anxiety, panic, seizures, headaches, stomach cramps, aggression and paranoia.
What are the two most used stimulants used worldwide?
Caffeine and nicotine.
What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination of movement like walking?
Cerebellum
Define a depressant.
Depressants reduce arousal and stimulation. They slow down the messages between the brain and body.
Define a stimulant.
They increase arousal and stimulation by speeding up messages travelling between the brain and body.
This neurotransmitter is known for increasing heart rate and boosting awareness in the fight or flight response.
Adrenaline or Epinephrine