Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Amphetamines

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders?

• A)Amphetamines cause a period of depression and fatigue (called "crashing"), which is followed by feelings of elation and euphoria.
• B)Amphetamines cause an increase in appetite and a decrease in fatigue.
• C)Amphetamines decrease the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the nervous system.
• D)Amphetamine overdose can cause hallucinations, panic, agitation, and paranoid delusions.

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Definitions:

Ventricular Contraction

The phase of the heart cycle in which the ventricles contract, pumping blood out of the heart to the body and the lungs.

Cardioregulatory Center

A region in the brain, specifically in the medulla oblongata, that regulates heart rate and blood pressure in response to changes in the body such as physical activity or stress.

Medulla Oblongata

The lowest region of the brainstem, controlling vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Baroreceptor Reflexes

A mechanism by which the body maintains blood pressure, involving sensors that detect changes in blood pressure and trigger responses.