Which of the Following Explanations Is Accurate in Explaining How

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is accurate in explaining how an amphetamine, such as speed, could lead to accidental overdose? 

• A) Stimulants often cause muscle tension.
• B) Stimulants can cause the respiratory system to halt.
• C) Stimulants could cause a cortical seizure.
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Tyrosine

An amino acid that serves as a precursor to several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Metabotropic Receptor

Embedded membrane protein with a binding site for a neurotransmitter linked to a G protein; can affect other receptors or act with second messengers to affect other cellular processes, including opening a pore.

Membrane-Spanning Proteins

Proteins that penetrate through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, often functioning as receptors or channels.

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.