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The world's most commonly used psychoactive compound is:
a. theobromine b. caffeine c. librium d. ethanol |
b. caffeine
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Which of the following drugs facilitate the action of GABA at its receptors ?
a. ethanol b. barbiturates c. benzodiazepines d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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At the GABAa receptor level:
a. benzos can close the ion channel in the absence of GABA b. barbiturates can open the ion channel in the absence of GABA c. benzos can open the ion channel in the absence of GABA d. barbiturates can close the ion channel in the absence of GABA |
B. barbiturates can open the ion channel in the absence of GABA
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What plant was called the "holy healing herb" and grown in the Vatican Gardens
a. erethroxylan coca b. ergot c. cola acuminata d. nicotiana tobacum |
D. Nicotiana Tobacum
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Barbiturates
a. induce sleep b. reduce anxiety c. sedate d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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All of the following are believed to be mechanisms of action of moderate doses of ethanol EXCEPT:
a. alterations of NMDA receptor activity b alterations of GABAb receptor activity C. alterations of GABAa receptor activity D. alterations of ACh receptor activity |
D. alterations of ACh receptor activity
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Cotinine is a major metabolite of:
a. nicotine b. cocaine c. amphetamine d. caffeine |
A. nicotine
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Micotinic and muscarinic receptors are two types of _______ receptors
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acetylcholine
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Caffeine exerts its CNS effects by:
a. antagonizing glycine receptors b. agonizing adenosine receptors c. agonising glycine receptors d. antagonizing adenosine receptors |
D. antagonizing adenosine receptors
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The world's most commonly used psychoactive compound is:
a. theobromine b. caffeine c. librium d. ethanol |
b. caffeine
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