AP Psychology Module 25 Launchpad
The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of
Ecstasy
The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of
tolerance
When oxygen deprivation just prior to death turns off the brain's inhibitory cells, neural activity increases in the
visual cortex
LSD and other powerful hallucinogens are chemically similar to, and therefore block the actions of, a subtype of the neurotransmitter serotonin. At the synapse, these drugs act as a(n)
antagonist
Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.
psychoactive
Although Max never experiences caffeine withdrawal symptoms, he feels that he needs coffee every morning as part of his daily routine. Max best illustrates
psychological dependence
The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called
withdrawal
What is most likely to occur when the brain is repeatedly flooded with artificial opiates?
The brain stops producing endorphins