Question

69. What can slow down dopamine synthesis?

a. end-product inhibition when dopamine accumulates in cytoplasm.

b. MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor)

c. activation of dopamine transporters

d. activation of VMAT e. activation of Na-K ATPase pump

75. A single dose of amphetamine can induce gene expression, which is indicated by the expression of the immediate early gene. Which immediate early gene starts to show up immediately?

a. CREB (cAMP response element binding protein)

b. c-fos

c. DRD4 gene

d. BRCA1 gene e. GABAR3 gene

79. After abstained from amphetamine, what would often result?

a. Weight loss and insomnia.

b. Weight gain, increase need for sleep and decrease in energy.

c. Increase in energy and focused attention.

d. Increase in feeling exhilaration.

e. Increase in generalized sense of well-being.

80. . What is one of the therapeutic uses of amphetamine?

a. treating ADHD.

b. treating alcholism.

c. treating anxiety disorder.

d. treating schizophrenia.

e. treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

83. . Which of the following is a broncodilator used to treat asthma?

a. Ritalin™

b. Valium™

c. ephedrine

d. MDMA

e. opium

89. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral characteristic of ADHD in childhood?

a. short attention span.

b. panic attack.

c. low frustration tolerance.

d. bullying. e. obstinacy

93. Which of the following is NOT a executive control function?

a. selective attention.

b. sympathetic response.

c. judgment.

d. decision making.

e. planning

99. What is the physiological origin of the deficiency in ADHD/ADD?

a. It is a behavior disorder.

b. It is a learning disability disorder.

c. It is an opposition defiant disorder.

d. It is a conduct disorder.

e. Insufficient inhibition to suppress impulsive thought and actions.

Answer 1

69. Answer c

75. Answer b. c-fos

79. Answer is b : Weight gain, increase need for sleep and decrease in energy. It is the withdrawal symptom of amphetamine. It cause excessive hunger.
80. Answer is a: Treating ADHD : Amphetamine stimulates central nervous system hence it is used to treat ADHD.
89.Answer is e: Obstinancy: Because they always engage in activities.
83. Answer is c. Ephedrine is a stimulant and Short-acting bronchodilator. Its main usage is in preventing low blood pressure during spinal anaesthesia. It is also used for asthma, but not so preferred treatment method.

93. Answer is b.

Executive functions are cognitive skills facilitating critical thinking and self-regulation, which are based on our brain.  Examples of executive control functions include flexibility, focus, organisation, planning, self-awareness, self-control, time management and working memory.

Here in the options given, sympathetic response is not a brain based reaction.

99. Answer is a : ADHD is a type of behaviour disorder.