Behavioral Neuroscience &
Psychopharmacology: Key Concepts and
Neurotransmitter Systems UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
, 2 Tolerance
3 Affinity 4
Pharmacology Study of the interactions that occur between a
living organism and chemicals that affect normal or
abnormal biochemical function.
Psychopharmacology Study of the effects of drugs on the nervous
system and behavior.
Pharmacokinetics Study of factors that influence the absorption,
distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs
in/from the body.
Drug An exogenous chemical not necessary for normal
organism functioning, that significantly modifies (by
enhancing, inhibiting, or distorting) the functions of
body and/or mind, when taken in relatively low
doses.
Psychopharmacology: Key Concepts and
Neurotransmitter Systems UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
, 2 Tolerance
3 Affinity 4
Pharmacology Study of the interactions that occur between a
living organism and chemicals that affect normal or
abnormal biochemical function.
Psychopharmacology Study of the effects of drugs on the nervous
system and behavior.
Pharmacokinetics Study of factors that influence the absorption,
distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs
in/from the body.
Drug An exogenous chemical not necessary for normal
organism functioning, that significantly modifies (by
enhancing, inhibiting, or distorting) the functions of
body and/or mind, when taken in relatively low
doses.
