Dennis is an anesthesiologist. Before a patient experiences surgery, Dennis administers an opiate to numb the pain. The opiate works by mimicking the effects of the neurochemical substance called ____.?
a. ?norepinephrine
b. ?endorphin
c. ?acetylcholine
d. ?dopamine
ANSWER:
b
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A. gender identity B. sexual disorder C. gender D. sex
Which pioneer of clinical psychology studied with and was influenced by the works of Charcot?
A) Rogers B) Freud C) Maslow D) Jung
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a. oxygen flow is reduced to the fetus b. cigarette smoke includes teratogens that can cross the placental barrier c. women who smoke cigarettes are more likely to also use alcohol d. women who smoke are more likely to have poor nutrition
Cholinergic refers to which transmitter?
A. Acetylcholine B. Adrenaline C. Choline D. GABA