« previous next »

Author Question: Renan is in the Amazon observing a shaman ritual using ayahuasca. What hallucinogen is in the drink, ... (Read 11 times)

Marty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
on: Jun 22, 2018
Renan is in the Amazon observing a shaman ritual using ayahuasca. What hallucinogen is in the drink, and what neurotransmitter does it resemble?
 
  a) Harmine; it resembles serotonin
  b) Mescaline; it resembles norepinephrine.
  c) Psilocybin mushrooms; psilocin resembles serotonin.
  d) Hyoscyamine; it resembles acetylcholine.

Question 2

Compare and contrast between Amanita muscaria and psilocybin mushrooms. Be sure to include analysis of history, religious and other uses, mechanism of action, and symptoms of intoxication.


makaylafy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

H2O Drink H2O Drink
The Koala does not normally need to drink, because it can obtain all of the moisture it needs by eat The Koala does not normally need to drink, because it can obtain all of the moisture it needs by eat
Large water tank, possibly a public or ritual bathing area, from Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley ... Large water tank, possibly a public or ritual bathing area, from Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley ...
When a Drink Is More Than a Drink When a Drink Is More Than a Drink
Observing transillumination of the frontal sinuses Observing transillumination of the frontal sinuses
Hazelnut chocolate drink Hazelnut chocolate drink
Video: Kidney Stones

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library