AADC/ADC EXAM SUCCESS; AN ULTIMATE A+
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Acetylcholine
- excitatory transmitter
- muscle movement
Norephinephrine
- excitatory neurotransmitter
-arousal moods memory formation
Dopamine
-inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitter
- body movement, pleasure, reward
Serotonin
- excitatory nuerotransmitter
- emotion, mood, sleep, temperature regulation
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
-inhibitory neurotransmitter
- motor behavior, deficit may result in convulsions
Glycine
-inhibitory neurotransmitter
- spinal reflexes and motor behavior
enkephalins and endorphins
- inhibitory neurotransmitter
- pain reduction, pleasure
limbic system
under the cerebrum, lies beneath and on both sides of the thalamus.
- regulates emotional responses
- involved in long term memories
- needed for decision making
** Tranquilizers act on the limbic system, having a calming influence
Hypothalamus
located under the thalamus.
- main function: maintain homeostasis
- controls heart rate, arterial blood pressure, hunger, sexual behavior
, - part of the limbic system
- many psychoactive drugs work at this site
Medulla Oblongata
- lowest part of the brain
- controls involuntary vital functions
- opiates and barbiturates can depress and cause death
Pons
connects the brain stem to the mid brain
- allows communication between the cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord
Midbrain
located just above pons.
- psychedelic drugs act on the midbrain to produce hallucinations
cerebral cortex
coordinates voluntary movements. It is involved in motor learning, attention and the processing of
language and music. Psychoactive drugs can cause a loss of muscle coordination and balance.
Stages of substance abuse
1. experimentation
2. regular use
3. Every day use
4. addiction
Stages of alcohol withdrawal (3)
1. Beginning withdrawal ( usually within 8 hours of drinking cessation )
2. Withdrawal - within 24 hours of drinking cessation
3. Severe withdrawal- 3-4 or even 14 days. It can also occur within 12 hours of cessation
Stages of alcohol intoxication (7)
1. subclinical BAC .01-.05
2. Euphoria BAC .03-.12
3. Excitment BAC -.09-.25
4. Confusion BAC-.18-.30
5. Stupor BAC .24-.45
6. Coma BAC .35-.45
7. Death BAC .45 or greater. person expediences respiratory failure.
* look at how alcohol affects the body - ADC FLASHCARD 1.
sedative-hypnotic drugs- examples
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Acetylcholine
- excitatory transmitter
- muscle movement
Norephinephrine
- excitatory neurotransmitter
-arousal moods memory formation
Dopamine
-inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitter
- body movement, pleasure, reward
Serotonin
- excitatory nuerotransmitter
- emotion, mood, sleep, temperature regulation
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
-inhibitory neurotransmitter
- motor behavior, deficit may result in convulsions
Glycine
-inhibitory neurotransmitter
- spinal reflexes and motor behavior
enkephalins and endorphins
- inhibitory neurotransmitter
- pain reduction, pleasure
limbic system
under the cerebrum, lies beneath and on both sides of the thalamus.
- regulates emotional responses
- involved in long term memories
- needed for decision making
** Tranquilizers act on the limbic system, having a calming influence
Hypothalamus
located under the thalamus.
- main function: maintain homeostasis
- controls heart rate, arterial blood pressure, hunger, sexual behavior
, - part of the limbic system
- many psychoactive drugs work at this site
Medulla Oblongata
- lowest part of the brain
- controls involuntary vital functions
- opiates and barbiturates can depress and cause death
Pons
connects the brain stem to the mid brain
- allows communication between the cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord
Midbrain
located just above pons.
- psychedelic drugs act on the midbrain to produce hallucinations
cerebral cortex
coordinates voluntary movements. It is involved in motor learning, attention and the processing of
language and music. Psychoactive drugs can cause a loss of muscle coordination and balance.
Stages of substance abuse
1. experimentation
2. regular use
3. Every day use
4. addiction
Stages of alcohol withdrawal (3)
1. Beginning withdrawal ( usually within 8 hours of drinking cessation )
2. Withdrawal - within 24 hours of drinking cessation
3. Severe withdrawal- 3-4 or even 14 days. It can also occur within 12 hours of cessation
Stages of alcohol intoxication (7)
1. subclinical BAC .01-.05
2. Euphoria BAC .03-.12
3. Excitment BAC -.09-.25
4. Confusion BAC-.18-.30
5. Stupor BAC .24-.45
6. Coma BAC .35-.45
7. Death BAC .45 or greater. person expediences respiratory failure.
* look at how alcohol affects the body - ADC FLASHCARD 1.
sedative-hypnotic drugs- examples
