The correct response is limbic system. The limbic system is a group of structures in the brain that are involved in emotion, behavior, and the processing of rewards, leading to feelings of pleasure.
Which “reward system” is responsible for creating feelings of pleasure?
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limbic system
limbic system
nervous system
nervous system
digestive system
digestive system
circulatory system
5 answers
Which substance is processed less efficiently by cocaine addicts, according to PET scan results?
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carbohydrates
carbohydrates
glucose
glucose
sucrose
sucrose
protein
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carbohydrates
carbohydrates
glucose
glucose
sucrose
sucrose
protein
The correct response is glucose. PET scan results have shown that cocaine addicts process glucose less efficiently, indicating alterations in their brain metabolism.
Which neurotransmitter is altered through the use of LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)?
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dopamine
dopamine
serotonin
serotonin
epinephrine
epinephrine
norepinephrine
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dopamine
dopamine
serotonin
serotonin
epinephrine
epinephrine
norepinephrine
The correct response is serotonin. LSD primarily affects the serotonin receptors in the brain, leading to its psychedelic effects.