Psychoactive Drugs Act by

question 95

Multiple Choice

Psychoactive drugs act by

• A)replacing the naturally occurring neurotransmitter
• B)denying the naturally occurring neurotransmitter access to its receptor
• C)affecting the resting potential of the targeted neurons
• D)influencing the length of the refractory period for the targeted neurons

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Definitions:

Abnormal Development

Development that deviates from typical growth patterns, often implying delays or differences in physical, emotional, or cognitive processes.

Illness

A state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms and impacting an individual's normal functioning.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, called the "master gland" because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of axons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons or muscle cells.