Asked by Jamil Aburoomi on Jun 30, 2024
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Nearly all illegal recreational drugs AND legal medical drugs (such as those used to combat Parkinson's disease and depression) exert their effects at
A) synapses.
B) blood vessels.
C) neuron membranes.
D) chromosomes.
Synapses
The junctions through which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscle cells, or glands, using chemical or electrical signals.
- Understand how medical and recreational drugs affect neural communication at synapses.
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Samira RahmanJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Both illegal recreational drugs and legal medical drugs alter the release or reuptake of neurotransmitters at synapses, leading to their effects on the brain and behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how medical and recreational drugs affect neural communication at synapses.