What Have the Studies of the Mechanism of Action of the Amphetamines

question 46

Multiple Choice

What have the studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines focused principally on?

• A) Serotonin and the endorphins.
• B) GABA and glutamate.
• C) Nicotinic receptors.
• D) Release of norepinephrine and dopamine.

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Definitions:

Fine-Motor Movement

Involves the coordination of small muscles in movements—usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Medulla

The first large swelling at the top of the spinal cord, forming the lowest part of the brain, which is responsible for life-sustaining functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heart rate.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla and below the midbrain, playing a crucial role in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing.