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rlane42

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The anxiolytic effects of alcohol may be due to
 
  A) increased activation of GABAAreceptors.
  B) release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens.
  C) inhibition of the limbic system.
  D) release of glycine from cells within the spinal cord.
  E) increased activity of MCH within the ventral tegmental area.

Question 2

Imagine that you have ingested a drug that prevents alcohol from binding to GABAA receptors just before you join friends at a bar. Which of the following would you expect to happen to you?
 
  A) You show no signs of sedation, even after 9 beers.
  B) One beer puts you to sleep.
  C) The pill makes alcohol taste bitter, causing you to vomit after one sip.
  D) You find alcohol more intoxicating.
  E) You would experience intense euphoria with the first beer.


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ashely1112

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

Answer: A
Rationale: The anxiolytic effects of alcohol may be due to increased activation of GABAAreceptors.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: Ingestion of a drug that prevents alcohol from binding to GABAA receptors would be expected to block signs of sedation, even after 9 beers.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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