A Mind-Altering Substance That Changes the Brain's Neurochemistry by Activating

question 57

Multiple Choice

A mind-altering substance that changes the brain's neurochemistry by activating neurotransmitter receptors is called a:

• A) neuromodulator
• B) neurotoxin
• C) psychoactive drug
• D) psychoendorphin

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Definitions:

Reservoir Host

An animal, an insect, or a human whose body is susceptible to growth of a pathogen.

Cycle Of Infection

The process by which an infectious agent passes from an infected host to a susceptible host, potentially causing disease.

Congenital Infection

An infection present at birth, often passed from mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or immediately after.

Present At Birth

A condition or attribute that exists in an individual from the time of their birth.