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Pea0909berry

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on: Jun 21, 2018
The drug MDMA (Ecstasy) produces its effects by
 
  A) prompting neurons to release stored dopamine in greater than normal amounts.
  B) slowing the release of GABA.
  C) prompting a massive release of serotonin.
  D) inhibiting the release of dopamine.

Question 2

Near the end of a party at which Traci had been drinking heavily, someone offered her cocaine. By using cocaine and alcohol together,
 
  A) Traci would find that the effects of each one of these canceled out the other.
  B) Traci's body would produce cocaethylene, a potentially deadly chemical.
  C) Traci was combining a depressant and a tranquilizer.
  D) all of these are things that apply to Traci's situation.


diana chang

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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