The Effect of Many Drugs May Be a Result of Their

question 6

Multiple Choice

The effect of many drugs may be a result of their

• A)toxic effects on sensitive neural tissues.
• B)ability to lower neural thresholds in brain tissue.
• C)ability to imitate or block neurotransmitters.
• D)stimulation of enkephalin production in the neuroplastic reserves.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.

Stirrup

A bone in the middle ear, also known as the stapes, that plays a critical role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Menopause

A natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual periods.