According to Focus on Neuroscience: the Addicted Brain, Alcohol, Heroin

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to Focus on Neuroscience: The Addicted Brain, alcohol, heroin, nicotine, cocaine, and the amphetamines primarily affect the:

• A)suprachiasmatic nucleus.
• B)left hemisphere of the brain.
• C)areas of the brain responsible for balance.
• D)dopamine reward system.

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces progesterone to support pregnancy in the early stages.

Ruptured Follicle

A follicle that has released its egg during ovulation, sometimes referring to the process that leads to the formation of the corpus luteum.

Endocrine Structure

Refers to any organ or gland in the body that secretes hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct.

Oviduct

A tube through which an ovum or egg passes from an ovary, also known as the fallopian tube in females.