A Person Who Uses the Drug Ecstasy at a Crowded

question 100

Multiple Choice

A person who uses the drug Ecstasy at a crowded party begins to feel too hot and immediately drinks lots of fluids. This person:

• A) may be in trouble; the person may experience hyperthermia, or water intoxication.
• B) may be in trouble; the person may experience hyperthermia but not water intoxication.
• C) may be in trouble; the person may experience water intoxication but not hyperthermia.
• D) probably will be fine; lots of water will eliminate the chance of hyperthermia.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Behaviour

Actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Lesioning

A technique in neurological and psychological studies where specific brain areas are deliberately damaged or removed to study their function.

Electrical Stimulation

The use of electrical impulses to stimulate nerves or muscles for therapeutic purposes.