What Have the Studies of the Mechanism of Action of the Amphetamines

question 46

Multiple Choice

What have the studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines focused principally on?

• A) Serotonin and the endorphins.
• B) GABA and glutamate.
• C) Nicotinic receptors.
• D) Release of norepinephrine and dopamine.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

The brain's relay center, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in higher-level functions such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory, proposed by Herzberg, which suggests that there are two sets of factors that influence job satisfaction: hygiene factors and motivators.

James-Lange Theory

An idea indicating that feelings arise from bodily reactions triggered by situations.