Chapter 18: Cannabinoids

Chapter 18: Cannabinoids

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Activation of the cannabinoid CB₁ receptor in nerve endings leads to

1. activation of neurotransmitter release
2. inhibition of potassium channels
3. inhibition of calcium channels
4. activation of adenylate cyclase
5. inhibition of Map (mitogen-activated protein) kinase

Answer c: inhibition of calcium channels

1. Cannabinoids have been used therapeutically for the purpose of

1. increasing appetite
2. treating obesity
3. improving memory
4. treating drug dependence
5. treating anxiety

Answer a: increasing appetite

1. Anandamide is correctly described as a substance that

1. is synthesized from amino acid precursors
2. is stored in synaptic vesicles
3. is a cannabinoid receptor antagonist
4. inhibits retrograde neuronal transmission
5. exerts endocannabinoid activity

Answer e: exerts endocannabinoid activity

1. The effects produced by cannabinoid administration include

1. increased intraocular pressure
2. decreased intraocular pressure
3. vasoconstriction
4. bronchoconstriction
5. emesis

Answer b: decreased intraocular pressure