CHP 14 - Psychological Disorders

Question 1

A drug that blocks a neurotransmitter would be considered an agonist or antagonist?

Answer 1

antagonist

Question 2

Nearly all abused drugs, as well as a variety of other highly reinforcing or addictive activities increase dopamine release in the __________ _________

Answer 2

nucleus accumbens

Question 3

Addictive drugs strongly activate the nucleus accumbens by releasing ____________ or ______________.

Answer 3

Dopamine or norepinphrine

Question 4

Type II alcoholism have ________ onset, usually (before or after) the age of 25.

Answer 4

Rapid ; before

Question 5

Type I alcoholism have _________ problems, and (before or after) the age of 25

Answer 5

Gradual; after

Question 6

T/F: Sons of alcoholic fathers show less intoxication after drinking a moderate amount of alcohol

Answer 6

True

Question 7

After drinking alcohol, enzymes in the liver metabolize it to _____________ then convert it into __________ _________

Answer 7

Acetaldehyde – a toxic substance ; then convert it to acetic acid chemical body uses for energy

Question 8

ALDH2 leads to the flushing of the face when drinking alcohol because these individuals are not able to metabolize __________ as fast as those who do not have this mutation

Answer 8

acetaldehyde