This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Phencyclidine is of interest for the study of schizophrenia in that this drug A) is an agonist of ... (Read 52 times)

RYAN BANYAN

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 563
on: Jun 22, 2018
Phencyclidine is of interest for the study of schizophrenia in that this drug
 
  A) is an agonist of the NMDA receptor.
  B) increases dopamine utilization in the prefrontal cortex.
  C) impairs feeding regulation in monkeys.
  D) reproduces the positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia.
  E) produces minor physical anomalies.

Question 2

A drug that decreases the activity of neurons within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex would be expected to
 
  A) induce both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
  B) induce only the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
  C) decrease the levels of dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.
  D) be an effective treatment for schizophrenia.
  E) be an effective treatment for thought and language disorders.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

flannelavenger

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: A drug that decreases the activity of neurons within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex would be expected to induce both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.


RYAN BANYAN

  • Member
  • Posts: 563
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

hollysheppard095

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Intradermal drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion Source: Intradermal drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion Source:
Smoking and Schizophrenia Smoking and Schizophrenia
Young adults increase in self-esteem between the ages of 18 and 25, according to this longitudinal s Young adults increase in self-esteem between the ages of 18 and 25, according to this longitudinal s
Model of a sequential study in which two cohorts were followed beginning at age 20. One cohort was f Model of a sequential study in which two cohorts were followed beginning at age 20. One cohort was f
Performing a Correlational Study Performing a Correlational Study
A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ... A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ...
Video: Female Reproductive System - Hormonal regulation (GnRH) الجهاز التناسلي للأنثى - التنظيم الهرموني

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library