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A.5 Neuropharmacology

Across
a synthetic drug that stimulates the central nervous system and used in medicine chiefly to counteract depression and misused illegally as a stimulant.
a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illegally for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects
a chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
a compound that is the physiologically active component in cannabis preparations, including marijuana and hashish, derived from the Indian hemp plant or produced synthetically.
the part of the autonomic nervous system originating in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord that, in general, opposes the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, tending to reduce digestive secretions, speed up the heart, and contract blood vessels
the dependence on or commitment to a habit, practice, or habit-forming substance to the extent that its cessation causes trauma
a very addictive alkaloid made by the tobacco plant that causes psychodynamic effects, such as euphoria and a sense of relaxation
the cumulative effect of a number of stimuli applied to a muscle, nerve, or reflex arc.
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a neurotransmitter formed in the brain and essential to the normal functioning of the central nervous system. A reduction in its concentration within the brain is associated with Parkinson’s disease
a branch of medical science dealing with the action of drugs on cellular function in the nervous system.
an organic compound found mainly in the brain, blood plasma, and gastric mucous membranes, and is active as a neurotransmitter and in vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles, and regulation of cyclic body processes
any of a group of compounds having a common molecular structure and similar pharmacological activities, including anti-anxiety, muscle relaxing, and sedative and hypnotic effects
a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations or consciousness.
any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions.
a colourless or white crystalline alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, sometimes used in medicine as a local anaesthetic and widely used as an illegal drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects