Unit 1 Quizs

What is the difference between addiction and dependence?

• Addiction is a physical need, dependence is psychological

• Addiction is psychological, dependence is physical

• Addiction is voluntary, dependence is involuntary

• Addiction is temporary, dependence is permanent

Which of the following is an example of a stimulant?

• Alcohol

• Fentanyl

• Coffee

• Shrooms

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

• Observes neuron electrical activity

• Sends signals to all other glands for stress, growth, and reproduction

• Controls speech production

• Processes long-term memories

What is the main concept of natural selection?

• Survival of the fittest

• Genetic mutation

• Environmental adaptation

• Random selection

What is tolerance in the context of drug use?

• A larger amount of a drug is needed to cause the same effect because the body becomes less responsive.

• The body's immediate reaction to a new drug.

• The body's ability to completely resist the effects of a drug.

• The body's allergic reaction to a drug.

What is the function of a reflex arc?

• It sends signals directly to the brain for processing.

• It allows for automatic reflexes by sending signals to the spinal column and back.

• It slows down the response time to stimuli.

• It enhances voluntary muscle movements.

What happens during memory consolidation?

• Short-term memory is transferred to long-term memory

• The brain tries to make sense of random brain activity

• The body enters a deep sleep stage

• The circadian rhythm is reset

What is the role of a reuptake inhibitor?

• Increases neurotransmitters into receptors

• Blocks neurotransmitters

• Inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters, which prolongs the effects of the neurotransmitter

• Enhances hormone secretion

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease affecting muscle communication?

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• They allow for communication between neurons.

• They attack the myelin sheath.

• They control muscle contraction.

• They regulate blood sugar levels.