The Inevitable "Crash" That Occurs When Heavy Users of Amphetamines

question 209

Multiple Choice

The inevitable "crash" that occurs when heavy users of amphetamines stop taking the drug happens because:

• A) the neuron's supplies of norepinephrine and dopamine have become depleted.
• B) without the drug, levels of dopamine in the synapse remain too high.
• C) the compensatory response induced by high levels of GABA produces withdrawal symptoms.
• D) the inhibitory control centres in the cerebral cortex have been over-stimulated.

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Definitions:

Sprained Ankle

An injury to the ligaments around the ankle, often due to twisting or turning the foot beyond its normal movements.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into corresponding internal stimuli, allowing for the perception of sensory information.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, functioning as the primary control center for processing and sending out information.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit impulses from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, enabling movement and action.