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Haya94

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Explain the addictive potential of cocaine in humans.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the relationship between stress and infectious disease
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: Cocaine is rapidly absorbed from the lungs into the blood stream and therefore rapidly enters the brain. Delay of reinforcement is an important variable in the reward process.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: CRH released during stress releases glucocorticoids which directly impair immune cell function.


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

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