Why Are Cocaine and Amphetamines Called Stimulant Drugs

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are cocaine and amphetamines called stimulant drugs?

• A)They activate the sympathetic nervous system.
• B)They activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
• C)They reduce the level of GABA available in the brain.
• D)They increase the level of GABA available in the brain.

Describe the relationship between stress and immune system functioning.

Identify the impacts of acute and chronic stressors on health.

Differentiate between Type A and Type B behavior patterns and their impacts on health.

Understand the concepts of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, defined as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change.

Equation

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, often including variables and constants.

Point

A singular location in space that can represent a position on a graph or in a geometric context.

Slope-Intercept Form

A linear equation of the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.