A Friend of Yours Is a Heavy Amphetamine User

question 11

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours is a heavy amphetamine user. Last week he stopped taking the drug and "crashed". Why did this happen?

• A)Withdrawal set in and reversed the effect of the stimulant.
• B)Norepinephrine and dopamine supplies have been depleted.
• C)Crystal meth is an SSRI.
• D)Meth increases the activity of GABA.
• E)Amphetamines block reuptake of dopamine.

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Definitions:

Hormone Levels

refer to the concentration of hormones present in the bloodstream, which can affect bodily functions and mood.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between neurons in the nervous system.

Hebb's Theory

A theory in neuroscience proposing that neurons which fire together wire together, emphasizing the connection between neurons as the basis for learning.

Sensory Information

Data obtained from the environment through the senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.