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Psychostimulant drugs produce most of their physiological effects by activating the sympathetic nervous system. Which is an example of a physiological effect induced by psychostimulant administration?

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After using a high dose of methamphetamine, Jassinda experiences formication. What is she likely to scream out?

Prolonged increases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol are associated with damage to the hypothalamus.

5-HT1A receptors function as autoreceptors, inhibiting serotonin release.

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Tolerance to psychostimulants relies in part on changes in dopamine D2 receptor sensitivity. This is an example of ____ tolerance.

The reinforcing features of psychostimulants rely on the activation of dopamine D2 receptors. For cocaine in particular, two other mechanisms are also responsible for its reinforcing properties: ____.

Following chronic cocaine use, Jasmine ends up in the hospital. From the list below, which is a deleterious effect of cocaine that she likely experienced?

Which coupling methods are best suited to treat an irregular area such as the talocrural joint?