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Drug addicts require larger amounts of the drug to create a dopamine floodor high This effect is known as what?

Drug tolerance. Over time, as the body becomes accustomed to the drug, higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects.


What is dopamine used for?

Dopamine is the major neurotransmitter of the reward circuit in the central nervous system. It also functions in movement and balance, among other things. It is a chemical found in the human brain that creates feelings of pleasure.


What is the action of dopamine on the postsynaptic membrane?

All neurotransmitters have an effect on the post synaptic membrane of either inhibition or excitation. Dopamine is an Excitatory NT so if a Excitatory Neuron meets with another Excitatory Neuron it creates Excitation. However if it meets with an Inhibitory Neuron Dopamine and the other Excitatory NT's wll only create Inhibition. Only GABA and Glycine are considered Inhhibitory NTransmitters.


Can a neurologist help children with ADHD?

ADHD is most commonly, due to an deficiency in dopaminergic activity in the prefrontal cortex, which leads to more impulsivity, difficulty staying still (inhibiting movement), and diffculty maintaining focus or concentrating. The most common reason for this is due to mutations (variations) in the dopamine receptor genes, which lead to reduced binding affinities for dopamine (dopamine can't bind as well to the existing dopamine receptors, leading to reduced dopaminergic activity in the brain). That is why dopaminergic stimulants are most often used to treat ADHD, as it is a neurochemical disorder. As such, a neurologist or psychiatrist can administer medication or help with alternative therapies to help treat the disorder.


Why does salt have to be added in a chemistry mixture?

That depends entirely on the chemical reaction that you may be trying to create. Not all mixtures require salt.

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Drug addicts require larger amounts of the drug to create a dopamine flood of high this effect is known as what?

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Drug addicts require larger amounts of the drug to create a dopamine floodor high This effect is known as what?

Drug tolerance. Over time, as the body becomes accustomed to the drug, higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects.


What feeling does dopamine create?

Dopamine gives your body a feeling of happiness and peace. It's said that before you die, your body releases dopamine to "dope" you up.


Why do addicts eat so much sugar?

Addicts often crave sugar due to its ability to stimulate the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, similar to the effects of addictive substances. This can create a cycle where sugar consumption temporarily alleviates withdrawal symptoms or emotional distress. Additionally, the brain's reward system can become dysregulated in addiction, leading individuals to seek out quick sources of pleasure, such as sugary foods. As a result, sugar can become a coping mechanism for managing cravings or stress.


If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead it is called?

It is called a "slurry bead" when equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead.


What is dopamine used for?

Dopamine is the major neurotransmitter of the reward circuit in the central nervous system. It also functions in movement and balance, among other things. It is a chemical found in the human brain that creates feelings of pleasure.


What is the action of dopamine on the postsynaptic membrane?

All neurotransmitters have an effect on the post synaptic membrane of either inhibition or excitation. Dopamine is an Excitatory NT so if a Excitatory Neuron meets with another Excitatory Neuron it creates Excitation. However if it meets with an Inhibitory Neuron Dopamine and the other Excitatory NT's wll only create Inhibition. Only GABA and Glycine are considered Inhhibitory NTransmitters.


What does cholrestorol do?

Cholesterol is used in the body to create hormones. It also is used to create bile and small amounts of Vitamin D.


Is it true or false that when dopamine levels are elevated this reward pathway reinforces the use of the drug?

True. Elevated dopamine levels are associated with the brain's reward pathway, which reinforces behaviors that lead to pleasurable experiences, including drug use. When drugs increase dopamine release, they create feelings of euphoria, making individuals more likely to seek out the drug again to replicate that experience. This reinforcement can contribute to the development of substance use disorders.


Why can't dopamine be administered orally for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease?

The molecule is too large to pass through the "blood-brain barrier". The brain must create it's own chemicals from the basics that are able to pass through the membrane.


How does thunder storms help the world?

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