The brain is a complex communication network consisting of __________ (number) of neurons or nerve cells.
billions
The nerve networks control everything we __________ , __________ , and __________.
feel; think; do
nerve cells that send and receive messages
neurons
chemical messengers that connect receptors to neurons through a synapse connection
neurotransmitters
receive messages from neurotransmitters and send appropriate message
dendrites
shuts off signal of neurons and pulls back transmitters
transporters
The __________ side of the brain deals with these functions:
1. Logical
2. Analytical
3. Attentive
4. Objective
5. Rationale
left
The __________ side of the brain deals with these functions:
1. Driven by feeling, beliefs
2. Imaginative
3. Creative
4. Impulsive
5. Process visually
6. Intuitive
right
What age is the brain fully mature and developed?
24-25
What part of the brain is the last to develop?
front part
Why is the cerebellum important?
physical activity, coordination, interest in recreational activities
Why is the prefrontal cortex important?
reasoning and controlling behavior
part of the brain that assists in motor control and cognitive activities, such as planning, making decisions, setting goals, and relating the present to the future through purposeful behavior
frontal lobe
part of the brain associated with movement, orientation, recognition, perception of stimuli
parietal lobe
part of the brain associated with perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory, and speech
temporal lobe
part of the brain associated with visual processing
occipitale lobe
made of a bundle of nerves running up and down the spine, is similar to a superhighway, speeding messages to and from the brain at every second
spinal cord
part of the brain that coordinates body movements, controls posture, and maintains equilibrium
cerebellum
What hormone is increased in the brain when someone feels pleasure? What behaviors increase the hormone?
Dopamine. When something is good for our survival.
unnecessary use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes
Substance abuse
physiological and psychological dependence
Addiction
the need to increase the use of the drug to get the same effect
Tolerance
body's response to not having a certain drug or medication
withdrawal
Type Effects on the body
1. Stimulant - (speeds up/slows down) body processes)
2. Depressant - (speeds up/slows down) body processes)
3. Narcotic/Opioid - (pain reliever/mind-altering substance)
4. Hallucinogen - (pain reliever/mind-altering substance)
1. speeds up
2. slows down
3. pain reliever
4. mind-altering substance
Heroin
1. Highly addictive drug derived from __________
2. (Stimulant/Depressant/Narcotic/Hallucinogen)
3. Addiction can occur with __________ (number) use(s)
4. Can start with __________ (type of drug) use
1. morphine
2. Narcotic
3. one
4. prescription painkillers
Type of Drug: __________
1. __________ - androgenic steroids- synthetic substances that are similar to the male sex hormone testosterone
2. prescription to cure chronic disease
3. recreation use as athletic performance enhancement
4. cause mood swings, im
steroids
1. anabolic
Type of Drug: ________
1. Club drug, Date rape drug
2. Depressant - (number) __________x as strong as painkillers
3. Dissolve in beverages and is odorless
4. Victims will recover with no recollection of previous hours
Rophonyl
2. 10
This type of drug has caused 3,000 overdose deaths in the last 5 years and Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond rank among the top 5 in overdose deaths in the state.
Heroin
Marijuana has been legalized in Colorado for over __________ years
3
All marijuana plants in the state of Colorado (are/are not) tagged and (heavily/weakly) regulated.
are; heavily
Marijuana (has/has not) increased jobs in the state of Colorado.
has
In Colorado, how many ounces can an over 21 adult possess?
1 ounce
In Colorado, marijuana has increased tax revenue by __________ million.
$135
About what fraction of tax revenue is allocated to youth education and drug prevention efforts?
1/3
Colorado (forces/allows) business to deal in (cash/credit/both) when buying marijuana.
forces; cash
True/False: Marijuana sellers/manufacturers can be shut down at any time
True
botanical term for the hemp plant
cannabis sativa
sticky substance that is found on the leaves that contain THC
resin
psychoactive ingredient (mind altering)
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
chemical compound extracted in medical marijuana
Cannabidiol (CBD)
First evidence of marijuana existence in __________ (language) writings of 5 thousand years ago
Chinese
As of the year __________ , marijuana was used as a medicine in the U.S.
1800
As of the __________'s, marijuana started to become more used
1920
As of the _________'s, federal and state regulations for marijuana were enacted.
1930's