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Question #1
Although LSD has complex effects in the brain, the best evidence indicates that its hallucinogenic properties are due to stimulating
A.
cholinergic receptors.
B.
serotonin-2A receptors.
C.
the mesolimbic dopamine system.
D.
GABA receptors.
Question #2
The sensation of experiencing sounds as pictures, or of seeing movements produced by musical rhythms, is known as
A.
synesthesia.
B.
tachyphylaxis.
C.
homeostasis.
D.
analgesia.
Question #3
In rare cases, people who have used LSD experience similar symptoms weeks or months later. The common term for this has been
A.
automatism.
B.
flashbacks.
C.
semantic memory.
D.
synesthesia.
Question #4
Psilocybe mexicana and Psilocybe cubensis are examples of
A.
poisonous fungi.
B.
plants containing mescaline.
C.
anticholinergics.
D.
psychoactive mushrooms.
Question #5
A close relative of LSD, d-lysergic acid amide, is found naturally in
A.
peyote cactus.
B.
henbane.
C.
opium poppies.
D.
morning glories and Hawaiian baby woodroses.
Question #6
DMT, a short-acting hallucinogen that is usually ineffective when taken orally, is found in
A.
Mexican mushrooms.
B.
Cohoba snuff.
C.
mescal beans.
D.
Jimson weed.
Question #7
The Native American Church includes aspects of Christianity and uses __________ as a sacrament.
A.
peyote
B.
coca leaves
C.
LSD
D.
Cohoba snuff
Question #8
Besides hallucinations, mescaline also produces
A.
pupil dilation and increased heart rate and blood pressure.
B.
analgesia.
C.
sedation and drowsiness.
D.
hunger and thirst.
Question #9
One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic, which means
A.
mind-building, implying greater intelligence.
B.
mind-destroying.
C.
mind-viewing, and implies a beneficial, visionary effect.
D.
insanity-producing.
Question #10
The catechol hallucinogens include mescaline plus a variety of synthetic derivatives of
A.
acetylcholine.
B.
morphine.
C.
amphetamine.
D.
cocaine.
Question #11
A drug that has been reported to produce an increase in sociability and euphoria, as well as an increase in blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse is:
A.
PCP.
B.
bufotenin.
C.
MDMA.
D.
scopolamine.
Question #12
The PCP experience differs from LSD and mescaline experiences in that PCP users
A.
report more changes in body perception.
B.
see things in black and white instead of in color.
C.
report a lot of pain and discomfort.
D.
are more talkative.
Question #13
LSD was synthesized from alkaloids derived from:
A.
mushrooms.
B.
ergot fungus.
C.
banana skins.
D.
toad skins.
Question #14
The red and white speckled mushroom that has been associated with an early Christian cult as well as with other religions all over the world is
A.
datura inoxia.
B.
amanita muscaria.
C.
psilocybe cubensis.
D.
mescal.
Question #15
________ is the street name for 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl) piperidine hydrochloride (PCP) that were sometimes sprinkled onto oregano, parsley, or alfalfa and sold to unsuspecting youngsters as marijuana.
A.
Predator
B.
Angel dust
C.
Date rape drug
D.
Crack
Question #16
The focus of early research on LSD centered on its:
A.
ability to relieve pain
B.
ability to reduce cravings for nicotine.
C.
supposed ability to treat rheumatism.
D.
supposed ability to access the subconscious mind.
Question #17
LSD and psilocybin belong to the chemical grouping of
A.
indoles.
B.
benzodiazepines
C.
cholinomimetics.
D.
steroids.
Question #18
Many terms have been used for hallucinogens. The term entheogen has been used for those drugs thought to create spiritual or religious experiences.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #19
MDMA (Ecstasy) is a close chemical relative of methamphetamine.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #20
There is a large body of evidence indicating that MDMA use results in a severely depressed mood that lasts several days.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #21
________ is the active chemical in psychoactive mushrooms.
A.
Psilocybin
B.
Chlorpromazine
C.
Cescaline
D.
Lysergic acid diethylamide
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