An increased level of ________ in the brain (from cocaine, narcotic drugs, or alcohol) produces the euphoria and excitement ("high") craved by addicts
A) serotonin
B) dopamine
C) GABA
D) epinephrine
B
Explanation: A) Serotonin is not associated with a "high."
B) Correct!
C) GABA is not associated with a "high."
D) Epinephrine is not associated with a "high."
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) to contract a muscle repeatedly over an extended period of time. B) of a muscle to contract with maximal force. C) of the musculoskeletal system to perform daily activities without undue fatigue. D) to move the limbs through their full range of motion.
A patient with rheumatic fever develops a sore throat from which betahemolytic streptococci are cultured. The patient is started on treatment with penicillin, and the sore throat resolves within several days. However, 7 days after initiation of penicillin therapy the patient develops a fever of 39.5°C, a generalized rash, and proteinuria. This MOST probably resulted from:
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