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When light of suitable wavelength strikes a photoreceptor, the photopigment (absorbs or reflects) the light, causing the photopigment to (dissociate or regenerate). This photopigment transformation acts through a second messenger system to cause Na+ channels in the outer segment to (open or close). Subsequently, the photoreceptor (depolarizes or hyperpolarizes), which results in a(n) (increase or decrease) in release of an (inhibitory or excitatory) transmitter from its synaptic terminal.
Alcohol Use
The consumption of beverages containing ethanol, ranging from light drinking to heavy alcohol use, which can affect physical and mental health.
Antabuse
Disulfiram, a drug that is used to make the experience of drinking extremely aversive. It blocks the action of the metabolizing enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, resulting in a build-up of acetaldehyde in the body. Like people who naturally lack this enzyme, people who drink alcohol after taking Antabuse experience increased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and other unpleasant effects.
Reducing Alcohol
The practice of decreasing alcohol intake, often aimed at improving health, avoiding adverse effects, or recovering from dependency.
Naltrexone
A medication primarily used in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.
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