Brain Function And Chemistry Flashcards
1
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Define addiction.
A
Addiction is a physiological need for a substance.
2
Q
How does addiction work?
A
The body change the way it works to adept the drug exposure despite the abnormal level of neurotransmitter.
3
Q
Define desensitization.
A
Desensitization is where there’s more neurotransmitter present in the synapse than usual.
4
Q
What happens wen someone has tolerance?
A
It takes larger doses of the drug to produce the same effects.
5
Q
When does sensitization occur?
A
Sensitization occurs when low amounts of neurotransmitter is in the synapse.
6
Q
Define stimulants.
A
Stimulants are drugs taken to increase the number of action potential (pcp and such)
7
Q
Define depressants.
A
A drug taken to make someone feel relaxed.
