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16 Cards in this Set
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When first discovered, why wasnt cocaine popular in Europe?
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Lost potentcy on the trip
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What was cocaine originally used for in europe and US
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pain killer, combat morphine addiction
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what is peyote and where did it come from
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small, spineless cactus native to SW Us and central mexico
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2 reasons peyote populations are dwindling
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1. seeds require hot and humid conditions which a re rare in a desert
2. slow growing (30 years) cultivation 6-10 |
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What neurotransmitter does nicotine affect?
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acetylcholine
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Plants that have psychoactive compounds
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hilghly toxic psychoactive plants are rare
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Plants that are toxic if indigested
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lethal, but not psychoactive
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Plants that are toxic if touches
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contiains irritants/blistering agensts
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Explain link between plant psychoactive compounds, toxicity, and plant dispersal
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high toxic, low dispersal
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what is the major psychoactive compound in henbane? What can it do
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killer of hens
Atropine, gives senseation of flying |
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What part of the Jimson Weed plant is used. why isnt this plant as common as pot of coaine?
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Datura, seeds and roots used
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Water hemlock
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depressed nerv system
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castor bean
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used to poisen people from the seends
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poison ivy
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all parts poisoness, 1/4 oz enough to give everyone in the world a rash
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stinging nettle
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formic acid, temp, burning sensation
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giant hogweed
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burning blisters when sap exposed to sunlight
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