Recreational Drugs and the Brain

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Becomes faster when using some recreational drugs
Reaction Time
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These become stimulated
Synapses
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An example of a monoamine transmitter
Dopamine
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A synthetic drug
LSD
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A symptom of taking LSD
Hallucinations
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A cannabinoid substance naturally produced by the body
Anandamide
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Part of the brain associated with emotions, long-term memory and behaviour
Limbic System
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Nicotine is a similar shape to this
Acetylcholine
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In which system are the synapses stimulated when nicotine is taken?
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Cells in the nervous system that carry nerve impulses
Neurones
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The axon of neurones is surrounded by these
Schwann Cells
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LSD is derived from this
Fungus
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Where does dopamine remain when taking cocaine?
Synaptic Cleft
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Inhibit the release of dopamine
Inhibitory Neurotransmitters
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THC is a chemical found in _______.
Marijuana
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LSD fits into type 1 serotonin receptors and opens _________.
Sodium Channels
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These become stimulated

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An example of a monoamine transmitter

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A synthetic drug

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A symptom of taking LSD

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