Amphetamine and Cocaine Produce Effects on the Nervous System by

question 109

Multiple Choice

Amphetamine and cocaine produce effects on the nervous system by

• A) increasing and prolonging the effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
• B) distorting the membranes of all types of neurons.
• C) binding to the receptors ordinarily stimulated by endorphins.
• D) destroying the receptors sensitive to the neurotransmitter serotonin.

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Definitions:

Taste Receptor Types

Cells located on the tongue that enable the detection of basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Umami

Recognized as the fifth basic taste, it is described as savory and is characteristic of broths and cooked meats.

Sine Waves

Mathematical curves that describe a smooth, periodic oscillation, often used to model wave-like phenomena in various fields including physics and engineering.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure essential for converting sound waves into nerve impulses, which are then transmitted to the brain for auditory perception.