Haloperidol is a drug that interferes with the transmission of dopamine among neurons. What effect would it probably have on someone who is suffering from Parkinson's disease

Why is it difficult to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s with additional neurotransmitters? What kind of side effects are possible?

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the pathophysiology of depression? A) Acetylcholine B) Dopamine C) Serotonin D) GABA

How is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease made? What medications are used to treat Parkinson's disease? Why can not oral dopamine be given as a replacement therapy?

Imagine that a new type of psychoactive drug has been developed in a laboratory. It works by slowing the reuptake of dopamine in some brain circuits, increasing the amount of dopamine in the synapse. It also blocks serotonin binding in other brain circuits. Based on only this information, you can conclude that this new psychoactive drug is a: dopamine and serotonin antagonist. dopamine antagonist and serotonin agonist. dopamine and serotonin agonist. dopamine agonist and serotonin antagonist.

How is dopamine and glutamate connectivity altered in the brains of schizophrenics?

Why are anticholinergics a potential problem for elderly subjects?

Briefly describe our brain's mesolimbic dopamine system. (A) Which brain structures are involved in this system? (B) What type of behavior does it regulate? (C) Even though social media (or video games and the like) isn't something ingested, do you think this system is involved in our social media behavior? Or do you think something else is involved? Please provide a brief, but specific response. Answer as much as you can please!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

Which of the following neurotransmitter abnormalities is thought to be associated with schizophrenia? Question 52 options: a)  Decreased levels of norepinephrine b)  Decreased levels of GABA c)  Increased levels of glutamate d)  Increased levels of acetylcholine

1. How is dopamine affected by chocolate and cocaine similar and different? 2. What causes regular cocaine users to chase that “initial high”? 3. If a person who was a regular cocaine user were to stop suddenly, do you think they would receive pleasure from other activities that naturally produce dopamine (i.e.,sex)? Justify your answer.