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Flashcards by Holly Mia Marsha, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Holly Mia Marsha
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Example of:- Depressants | Alcohol Solvents Temazepan |
| Example of:- Hallucinogens | Cannabis LSD |
| Example of:- Pain Killers | Aspirin Heroin |
| Example of:- Stimulants | Nicotine Ecstay Caffeine |
| Example of:- Performance enhancers | Anabolic steroids |
| Effects of:- Depressants | Slows brain activity |
| Effects of:- Hallucinogens | Disorts perception of whats is seen and heard. |
| Effects of:- Pain killers | Blocks nerve impulses |
| Effects of:- Stimulants | Increases brain activity |
| Effects of:- Performance Enhancers | Muscle developments |
| Depressants Decrease... | Amount of Chemical transmitters released and reduce brain activity. |
| Pain killers Decrease... | Amount of chemical transmitters released blocks pain message decreases brain activity |
| Performance enhancers increase... | Time during muscles can be exercised |
| What is the order of drug testing??? | 1. Tested with computer models & human cells grown in lab. 2.Fail test because damage cells or don't work. 3. Animal test 4. Give substance to animal then monitor. 5. Clinical trial 6.Low does given, no problems? More clinical test to find optimum does. |
| Disadvantages of clinical tests: | Harmful side effects Effect on personal life e.g: no smoking Low success rate Increased risk from other diseases No insurance Might not work for everyone. |
| Whats a Placebo | Fake does. used in clinal trials. 2 groups one given a placebo other real drug. |
| THALIDOMIDE is... | Chemical drug Developed for sleeping pills. Damaged development of un born babies especially in first 4-8 weeks. As result it was banned. Drug testing became more rigorous. Its used now for?? Leprosy and Bone cancer. |
| Statins | A group of drugs made from plant compounds that lower cholesterol in blood. Prevent liver from making Cholesterol. Reduce- heart attacks, strokes |
| Alcohol:- Is....? contains? Acts as ? Consumption info?? | Is a Depressant Contains ethanol quickly absorbed into blood, 30 mins ish depends on age, gender, consumption food and water. Acts as a DIVRETIC (More urine) and Dehydrates Blood vessels dilate, heat loss and can lead to hypothermia. |
| Long term effects of Alcohol? | Alcoholism Brain damage Liver Damage Stomach ulsers. |
| Smoking (tobacco) contains? Stimulates? | Nicotine Stimulates the CNS and enters blood quickly. Causes lung cancer. Bronchitis/ emphysema canary heart disease. |
| Why is smoking addictive? | Addictive- nicotine increases levels of neurotransmitters dopamine in the brain. This produces feelings of enjoyment. |
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