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Quiz On Cannabis, Psilocybin, Neuroscience And Sleep
Test Your Knowledge With This Quiz, Acacdemic Sourcing & Answer Key
Matthew 10:16 "Be as wise as a serpent"
(1): CB1 receptors are widely expressed throughout the _______, including the _______, _______, and _______
A) CNS(central nervous system)
B) Cerebellum
C) Hippocampus
D) Hypothalamus
E) None of the above.
F) All of the above.
(2): True or False: CB1 receptors are G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) abundant in neurons, in which they modulate neurotransmission
A) True
B) False
(3): The CB1 receptor influence on memory and learning is well recognized, and disease states associated with CB1 receptors are observed in _______, _______, _______, and in _______, ________, and _______ disorders. Beyond the brain, CB1 receptors also function in liver and adipose tissues, vascular as well as cardiac tissue, reproductive tissues and bone
A) addiction disorders, motor dysfunction
B) schizophrenia, bipolar disorders
C) and anxiety disorders
D) depression
E) All of the above.
(4): A scholarly source I cite on my blog states that there is little evidence for any causal link between Cannabis use and psychiatric illness.
A) True
B) False
(5): True or False: Studies show that Cannabis with high THC and negligible CBD, promotes NREM sleep!
A) True
B) False
(6): True or False: Rapid eye movement (REM) and nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep are the two main phases of sleep.
A) True
B) False
(7): True Or False: Each phase and stage of sleep includes variations in muscle tone, brain wave patterns, and eye movements
A) True
B) False
(8): Select all that apply:(Multiple answers): Claude considers pre-oneirogens as substances that increase the production of _________ imagery as well as _________ imagery
A) Hypnopompic
B) Hypnogogic
C) REM
D) NREM
(9): because dosage is everything and can mean the difference between positive results, and negative ones, also known as the:
A) Homeopathic principle
B) Arndt Schultz Law
C) Asclepias's law
D) The Rule Of Pharmacopiea
(10): Investigations have shown that the major psychoactive compound in cannabis, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can decrease sleep onset latency in naïve users
A) True
B) False
(11): The circadian rhythm regulates the sleep cycle, which is driven by the: ______
A) suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus
B) pituitary gland
C) 5-HT2A receptors
D) Mitochondria
(12): True or False: The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a bilateral structure located in the anterior part of the hypothalamus. It is the central pacemaker of the circadian timing system and regulates most circadian rhythms in the body
A) True
B) False
(13): Select all that apply: The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control:
A) Body temperature, Heart rate
B) Hunger, Mood, Release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland
C) Sex drive, Sleep
D) Thirst
E) All of the above
(14): Disruptions in the SCN circadian system have been found to correlate with what types of disorders:(choose all that apply!)
A) obesity
B) various mood disorders
C) sleep disorders
D) hypersexuality
(15): True Or False: Cannabis alters the sleep–wake cycle, increases the production of melatonin, and can inhibit the arousal system by activating cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors in the basal forebrain and other wake-promoting centers
A) True
B) False
(16): The Hypothalamus does what?:
A) controls libido
B) controls heart rate
C) influences the GI
D) controls onset of sleep
(17): The Hippocampus: Which are true?
A) produces anadamide
B) memory region active during dreaming
C) inhibits libido
D) controls body temperature
(18): The Amygdala is responsible for what?:
A) emotion center (active during dreaming) B) libido center C) sensory input D) pineal gland activation (19): The Thalamus does what?:
A) releases peptides tied to libido
B) prevents sensory signals from reaching the cortex
C) produces oxytocin
D) inhibits oxytocin
(20): The Reticular formation does what?:
A) regulates the transition between sleep and wakefulness
B) cranks up your libido
C) inhibits motor function
D) controls signals across cells
(21): The Pons does what?:
A) decreases cortisol
B) increases cortisol
C) stimulates wakefulness
D) helps initiate REM sleep.
(22): True Or False: "The thalamus is composed of different nuclei that each serve a unique role, ranging from relaying sensory and motor signals, as well as regulation of consciousness and alertness."
A) True
B) False
(23): The amygdala contributes to these fear circuits in two ways: select the two correct answers below:
A) by releasing signaling peptides to activate or deactivate those centers
B) directly, by detecting the threat on an unconscious level and regulating behavioral and physiological responses
C) by the induction of hormones that stimulate cells into action
D) , and indirectly, through cognitive systems, in the emergence of a conscious feeling of fear,
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Answer key: ( Academic sources are on the original blog page @: Cannabis, Brainwaves, and Sleep
1) F, All of the above!
2) A, True!
3) E, All of the above!
4) A, True!
5) A, True!
6) A, True!
7) A, True!
8) A and B! Hypnopompic and Hypnagogic
9) B! Arndt Schultz Law!
10) A!
11) A!
12) A!
13) E!
14) B and C!
15) A!
16) D!
17) B!
18) A!
19) B!
20) A!
21) D!
22) A!
23) B and D!
Add the number that you got correct, x out of 23 = __% of 23 = how_many_you_got_right
Do the math, there's your grade.
22 is what percent of 23? Answer. 22 is 95.65% of 23
Academic citations:
Encyclopedia Sources:
Other resources:
M.A.P.S. Ethnobotanical Studies By Scholars
PubChem - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov