Toxicology Quiz

Which of the following molecules binds to the hemoglobin of red blood cells and prevents them from carrying oxygen to the tissues in the body?

Which of the following is sometimes called the "zombie drug" that is a combination of fentanyl and the depressant drug Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer?

Cyanide affects the mitochondria by

________ is chemical in marajuana that mimics our brain's natural neurotransmitter, anandamide, resulting in a release of elevated amounts of dopamine in the brain. (causes the high)

After using methamphetamine, the brain tries to maintain balance of neurotransmitter overstimulation by

Which of the following drugs would be classified as a narcotic?

Which of the following drugs mimic the natural endorphins in the brain?

At resting potential, the sodium- potassium pump maintains a __________ charge inside the nerve cell, while the high concentration of sodium ions causes the outside of the membrane to have a ________________ charge

After long term use, a person can develop a physiological need for the drug in which stopping usage suddenly can result in withdrawal symptoms. This is known as

Drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no medical use such as heroine, LSD and bath salts are classified as

Which of the following drugs would be considered a schedule II drug?

Anabolic steroids are man-made substances similar to _________ the male sex hormone

_______________ and ____________________ are two powerful depressants that are commonly used as “date rape” drugs.

When sodium ion channels of a neuron open the inside of the cell becomes __________ charged compared to the outside of the neuron.

When a signal reaches the end of a nerve at the axon terminal, the nerve cell releases chemicals called _______that bind to receptors on the dendrites of the receiving cell.