University:
High School
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High School Biology
Academic year:

2023
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2
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Mouse Party! Drug Neurotransmitter Affected (Does the drug block or mimic it?) What occurs at the synapse? marijuana mimic excess serotonin heroin mimic ecstasy mimic methamphetamine mimic alcohol block Producing immediate feelings of sedation and well being it binds again and again to the receptors, over stimulating the cell Tran sporters start working in reverse, actively pumping dopamine out of the cell and in to the synapse when alcohol enters the brain, it delivers a double sedative punch cocaine block dopamine binds again and again Does this drug excite or inhibit nerve impulses? inhibit excite inhibit inhibit inhibit inhibit Effects of drug on brain and body affects serotonin responsible for mood, perception, sleep, and appetite stress, response, and emotional attachment affects serotonin responsible for mood, perception, sleep, and appetite making the user feel intense pleasure and exhilaration affects areas of the brain involved in memory formation, and decision making and impulse control Cocaine concentrates LSD mimic and to the receptors over stimulating the cell interacts with particular receptors but not always in the same way in the reward pathway excite weakness, and evoking a startle response to unexpected stimulus