Neuropharmacology

Question 1

___ is an example of a substance that can act as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone.

a. Nitric oxide
b. Cortisol
c. Acetylcholine
d. Norepinephrine

Answer 1

d. Norepinephrine

Question 2

Which statement regarding hormones and neuropharmacology is false?

a. Hormone secretion can be altered by psychoactive drugs
b. Some hormones have psychoactive effects on their own
c. Hormones can alter behavioural responses to drugs
d. The effects of hormones on the brain are simple and easy to measure

Answer 2

d. The effects of hormones on the brain are simple and easy to measure