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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.
GABA receptors.
D.
the mesolimbic dopamine system.
Question #2
The sensation of experiencing sounds as pictures, or of seeing movements produced by musical rhythms, is known as
A.
synesthesia.
B.
analgesia.
C.
tachyphylaxis.
D.
homeostasis.
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.
flashbacks.
B.
synesthesia.
C.
automatism.
D.
semantic memory.
Question #4
Psilocybe mexicana and Psilocybe cubensis are examples of
A.
psychoactive mushrooms.
B.
anticholinergics.
C.
plants containing mescaline.
D.
poisonous fungi.
Question #5
A close relative of LSD, d-lysergic acid amide, is found naturally in
A.
opium poppies.
B.
henbane.
C.
peyote cactus.
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.
coca leaves
B.
Cohoba snuff
C.
LSD
D.
peyote
Question #8
Besides hallucinations, mescaline also produces
A.
pupil dilation and increased heart rate and blood pressure.
B.
hunger and thirst.
C.
sedation and drowsiness.
D.
analgesia.
Question #9
One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic, which means
A.
insanity-producing.
B.
mind-building, implying greater intelligence.
C.
mind-viewing, and implies a beneficial, visionary effect.
D.
mind-destroying.
Question #10
The catechol hallucinogens include mescaline plus a variety of synthetic derivatives of
A.
amphetamine.
B.
cocaine.
C.
acetylcholine.
D.
morphine.
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.
scopolamine.
B.
PCP.
C.
bufotenin.
D.
MDMA.
Question #12
The PCP experience differs from LSD and mescaline experiences in that PCP users
A.
report a lot of pain and discomfort.
B.
report more changes in body perception.
C.
are more talkative.
D.
see things in black and white instead of in color.
Question #13
LSD was synthesized from alkaloids derived from:
A.
ergot fungus.
B.
toad skins.
C.
banana skins.
D.
mushrooms.
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.
mescal.
B.
psilocybe cubensis.
C.
datura inoxia.
D.
amanita muscaria.
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.
Date rape drug
B.
Angel dust
C.
Predator
D.
Crack
Question #16
The focus of early research on LSD centered on its:
A.
supposed ability to access the subconscious mind.
B.
ability to relieve pain
C.
supposed ability to treat rheumatism.
D.
ability to reduce cravings for nicotine.
Question #17
LSD and psilocybin belong to the chemical grouping of
A.
benzodiazepines
B.
steroids.
C.
cholinomimetics.
D.
indoles.
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
Chlorpromazine
B.
Psilocybin
C.
Cescaline
D.
Lysergic acid diethylamide
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