Your Shy and Introverted Friend Tells You That She Has

question 57

Multiple Choice

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realise that she is talking about cocaine, you inform her that

• A)scientists agree that it is a wonder drug just as she describes.
• B)in the early twentieth century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola.
• C)cocaine will make her more social and outgoing.
• D)dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Alarm

Alarm is a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; it is a signal or warning of a potential threat.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Breathing

The physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, crucial for respiratory gas exchange.