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BRWH

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Which of the following is true of stimulant drugs?
 
  A) Cocaine and methamphetamine may be the most effective reinforcers of all available drugs.
  B) Cocaine produces the same physical and behavioral effects as heroin.
  C) Cocaine abuse causes strong physical dependence.
  D) Cocaine is the least addictive of the psychostimulant drugs.
  E) Methamphetamine is less potent than is amphetamine.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about cocaine is correct?
 
  A) Cocaine administration decreases dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.
  B) Damage to the nucleus accumbens enhances cocaine reinforcement in rats.
  C) Cocaine is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
  D) Drugs that block dopamine receptors within the nucleus accumbens impair cocaine reinforcement.
  E) Cocaine is more addictive via the oral route of administration.



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rnehls

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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