Effect of Drugs and Disorder of the Nervous System (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How do drugs affect impulse transmission across synapses?
How do drugs affect impulse transmission across synapses?
By altering neurotransmitter levels
What type of drug is cannabis in low doses?
What type of drug is cannabis in low doses?
A depressant
Which of these is affected by low doses of cannabis?
Which of these is affected by low doses of cannabis?
Short-term memory
What does long-term cannabis use do to the immune system?
What does long-term cannabis use do to the immune system?
Weakens it
Which neurotransmitter does cocaine prevent from breaking down?
Which neurotransmitter does cocaine prevent from breaking down?
Dopamine
Why does cocaine lead to addiction?
Why does cocaine lead to addiction?
Body produces less dopamine
What happens when the body becomes tolerant to cocaine?
What happens when the body becomes tolerant to cocaine?
Higher doses needed for same effect
Which neurotransmitter does ecstasy cause to be released all at once?
Which neurotransmitter does ecstasy cause to be released all at once?
Serotonin
At what body temperature can ecstasy use cause blood to clot?
At what body temperature can ecstasy use cause blood to clot?
43°C
What causes Parkinson's disease?
What causes Parkinson's disease?
Inability to produce dopamine
Is there a known prevention for Parkinson's disease?
Is there a known prevention for Parkinson's disease?
No known prevention
What does levodopa do in treating Parkinson's disease?
What does levodopa do in treating Parkinson's disease?
Mimics dopamine's effects