Drugs

Question 1

Types of Stimulants

Answer 1

Caffeine and Nicotine

Question 2

Types of depressants

Answer 2

Alcohol and Inhalants

Question 3

Illegal drugs

Answer 3

Amphetamine, cocaine and Marijuana

Question 4

Effect of Nicotine

Answer 4

Increase the level of dopamine in synapses
Constrict blood vessels, making the heart work harder to pump blood

Question 5

Effect of Caffeine

Answer 5

Blocks adenosine receptors in the brain that are responsible for the slowing down of neural activity and drowsiness

Temporarily raises adrenaline

Question 6

Effect of alcohol

Answer 6

Affect the central nervous system causing relaxation and slugginess
Impair judgement, coordination and reaction time.

Question 7

Effect of inhalants

Answer 7

Act as a depressant.
Cause nausea, vomitting and eventually death
Memory, hearing and vision impairment or loss.

Question 8

Effect of alcohol

Answer 8

Affect the central nervous system causing relaxation and slugginess
Impair judgement, coordination, and reaction time.

Question 9

How does Amphetamine and Cocaine work

Answer 9

By increasing the level of dopamine released in a synapse and do not allow their re absorption, causing longevity in the pleasurable feeling of dopamine enforces

Question 10

How does Marijuana work

Answer 10

By the distribution of THC, a chemical, in the bloodstream, which will then bind to receptors in the brain and cause intense pleasure

Question 11

What are the four functions of drugs

Answer 11

Imitate a neurotransmitter
Block receptors
Increase about of neurotransmitters released in a synapse
Prevent neurotransmitter from leaving the synapse