Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Effects

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of stimulants and opiates on neurotransmitters?

• A)Stimulants disrupt the transport of neurotransmitters back to their site of origin to be reabsorbed and opiates inhibit the shutdown of neurotransmitter production.
• B)Both stimulants and opiates disrupt the transport of neurotransmitters back to their site of origin to be reabsorbed.
• C)Opiates disrupt the transport of neurotransmitters back to their site of origin to be reabsorbed and stimulants inhibit the shutdown of neurotransmitter production.
• D)Both stimulants and opiates inhibit the shutdown of neurotransmitter production.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by decreased blood pH due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide as a result of respiratory dysfunction.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Bicarbonate

A salt-containing the anion HCO3, involved in the buffering of pH levels in the blood and other fluids of the body.

Cation

A positively charged ion that moves towards the cathode (negative electrode) in an electrical field.