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Which of the following is a stimulant psychoactive substance?

Cocaine

Explanation

Stimulant derived from coca plant.

What is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana?

THC

Explanation

Tetrahydrocannabinol, induces psychoactive effects.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward system and is often influenced by psychoactive substances?

Dopamine

Explanation

Linked to pleasurable feelings.

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the effects of psychoactive substances?

Dopamine

Explanation

Commonly involved in reward pathways.

What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive substances?

Enhancing GABA activity

Explanation

Increases inhibitory neurotransmitter activity.

What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual develops tolerance to a psychoactive substance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects?

Tolerance

Explanation

Adaptive decrease in response over time.

Which of the following is a hallucinogenic psychoactive substance derived from a cactus?

Mescaline

Explanation

Hallucinogen found in peyote cactus.

Which psychoactive substance is commonly known as 'Ecstasy' or 'Molly'?

MDMA

Explanation

Empathogenic and entactogenic effects.

Which psychoactive substance is derived from the opium poppy plant?

Heroin

Explanation

Opioid with potent psychoactive effects.

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What is the primary psychoactive component in magic mushrooms?

Psilocybin

Explanation

Metabolized to produce psychoactive effects.

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In what ways can psychoactive substances impact short-term memory?

Impairment

Explanation

Can cause deficits in recall and retention.

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What is the primary psychoactive compound in peyote, a cactus used in certain religious ceremonies?

Mescaline

Explanation

Principal hallucinogenic component.

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What is the primary psychoactive component in khat, a plant commonly used in certain cultures for its stimulant effects?

Cathinone

Explanation

Phenylalkylamine, acts as a stimulant.

Psychoactive Substances Quiz

Which of the following is a stimulant psychoactive substance?

What is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward system and is often influenced by psychoactive substances?

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the effects of psychoactive substances?

What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive substances?

What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual develops tolerance to a psychoactive substance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects?

Which of the following is a hallucinogenic psychoactive substance derived from a cactus?

Which psychoactive substance is commonly known as 'Ecstasy' or 'Molly'?

Which psychoactive substance is derived from the opium poppy plant?

What is the primary psychoactive component in magic mushrooms?

In what ways can psychoactive substances impact short-term memory?

What is the primary psychoactive compound in peyote, a cactus used in certain religious ceremonies?

What is the primary psychoactive component in khat, a plant commonly used in certain cultures for its stimulant effects?

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