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Keisha Williams
on Oct 18, 2024
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Identify the true statement about LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) .
A) It acts predominantly on the neurotransmitter dopamine and has little effect on the serotonin levels.
B) It induces images that are sometimes pleasurable and sometimes grotesque.
C) It is the most powerful type of depressant.
D) It can produce striking perceptual changes only when taken in high doses.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with mood regulation, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
A psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects, which can include altered awareness of surroundings, perceptions, and feelings.
- Gain an understanding of the influences exerted by diverse categories of psychoactive drugs, notably stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and impacts of psychoactive substances on neurotransmitter networks.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the influences exerted by diverse categories of psychoactive drugs, notably stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and impacts of psychoactive substances on neurotransmitter networks.