TCU Hale Contemporary Issues in Biology Exam 4 Questions and Answers

TCU Hale Contemporary Issues in Biology Exam 4 Questions and Answers L1. Your brain has how many lobes? - Answer- 4 L1. How many Americans age 5 and older are on antidepressants? - Answer- 27 million (9%) L1. What is the most commonly take type of prescription drug? - Answer- Antidepressants L1. What percentage of Americans have ADHD? - Answer- 3-5% L1. Among college students who takes more of the ADHD medication? People with ADHD or People without - Answer- People without L1. What is the leading cause of disability among U.S. adults age 15-44? - Answer- Depression L1. By 2020 what will be the second leading cause of death behind heart disease? - Answer- Depression L1. What is the fastest growing market for antidepressants? - Answer- Preschoolers L1. 80% of people with depression don't? - Answer- Seek help L1. Antidepressants increase the risk of what among children and young adults? - Answer- Suicide L1. What percentage of cases are antidepressants found to actually relieve depression symptoms? - Answer- 35-40% L1. Some reports suggest that antidepressants are only as effective as what? - Answer- Placebos L1. Different situations cause depression, does this mean symptoms are different? yes or no - Answer- no (symptoms are the same) L1. Antidepressants are more effective in people who have what? - Answer- Neurotransmitter levels that are consistently/significantly different from the norm L1. Can you accurately measure a person's neurotransmitter levels? - Answer- No L1. The War on Drugs is the United States' plan to do what? - Answer- Eradicate, Prohibit, and Jail people involved with drugs L1. What percentage of Americans have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes? - Answer- 20% L1. The prescription drugs that Americans use for non-medical purposes include what? - Answer- Painkillers, depressants, stimulants, and anabolic steroids L1. What type of schooling has the highest percentage of students using stimulants non-medically? - Answer- Elite schools