The Use of Amphetamines Tends to Cause the Release and Interferes

question 189

Multiple Choice

The use of amphetamines tends to cause the release and interferes with the uptake of

• A)acetylcholine.
• B)serotonin.
• C)histamine.
• D)dopamine.

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Definitions:

Neurohormones

Hormones produced and released by neurons into the bloodstream, affecting distant target cells.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and releases hormones that regulate many different bodily functions.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that enables the conversion of food to energy, the elimination of nitrogenous wastes, and the synthesis of complex molecules.

Neurosecretory Neurons

Specialized neurons that produce and release hormones into the blood, bridging the nervous system and endocrine system.