Addictive Drugs Do All of the Following EXCEPT

question 246

Multiple Choice

Addictive drugs do all of the following EXCEPT

• A)cause the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of pleasure.
• B)fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience.
• C)stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens.
• D)physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction.

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Definitions:

1,5-pentanediamine

An organic compound with the formula C5H14N2, consisting of a five-carbon chain with amino groups at both the first and fifth positions.

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure, causing it to transition to gas.

Butan-1-ol

A four-carbon chain alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon.

1-butanamine

A chemical compound, also known as butylamine, which is an amine with the formula CH3(CH2)3NH2, used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.