Microdialysis Studies Indicate That Administration of ________ Will Enhance Extracellular

question 108

Multiple Choice

Microdialysis studies indicate that administration of ________ will enhance extracellular dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens.

• A) alcohol, PCP, or amphetamine
• B) glycine
• C) caffeine
• D) LSD
• E) GABA antagonists

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Hypothalamus

An essential part of the brain's limbic system involved in many functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information between the cerebral cortex and the rest of the nervous system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.