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magmichele12

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on: Jun 22, 2018
At low doses, alcohol
 
  A) decreases GABA activity.
  B) has an anxiolytic effect.
  C) acts as a potent sedative.
  D) inhibits cerebellar function.
  E) inhibits the spinal cord, thereby blocking incoming pain messages.

Question 2

The reinforcing effects of alcohol may be due to
 
  A) decreased activity within the ventral tegmental area.
  B) indirect antagonism of NMDA receptors.
  C) inhibition of the limbic system.
  D) release of glycine from cells within the spinal cord.
  E) increased activation of GABAA receptors.


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frejo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: At low doses, alcohol has an anxiolytic effect.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Rationale: The reinforcing effects of alcohol may be due to increased activation of GABAA receptors.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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