Addictive Drugs

question 57

Multiple Choice

Addictive drugs

• A)fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience.
• B)stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens to release the neurotransmitter dopamine.
• C)physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction.
• D)do all of these.

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Definitions:

Muscle Atrophy

The wasting away or loss of muscle tissue resulting from disease or lack of use.

Myofibrils

Essential components of muscle fibers involved in contraction, made up of a series of repeating units called sarcomeres that give muscles their striated appearance.

Ca2+ Binding

The process by which calcium ions (Ca2+) bind to specific molecules or cellular components, playing crucial roles in various biological processes including muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release.

Cross-bridging

refers to the interaction between actin and myosin filaments in muscle fibers during contraction, allowing for force generation.