Stanley Takes LSD

question 196

Multiple Choice

Stanley takes LSD. As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

• A) wakefulness, alertness, and shortened reaction time
• B) reduced anxiety and tension, and sedation
• C) a mixture of stimulant and narcotic effects
• D) powerful emotions and perceptual distortions

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the hindbrain involved in muscle coordination and balance.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, critical for relaying messages between the brain and the spinal cord and regulating sleep.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and alertness.

Afferent Neurons

Neurons that transmit messages from sensory receptors to the spinal cord and brain; also called sensory neurons.