Question 1

Should churches be allowed to use drugs as a part of their religious rituals? If so, why? If not, why not? What potential problems do you see in this application of a church/state issue?

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Question 2

Why did LSD become popular in the U.S.?

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Question 3

Synesthesia refers to the inability to smell.

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Synesthesia is a neurological condition where two or more senses are cross-wired, such as seeing colors when hearing music or tasting certain flavors when reading certain words. It does not refer to the inability to smell, which is called anosmia.

Question 4

Mescaline is the active agent in peyote.

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Mescaline is indeed the active agent in peyote, a small, spineless cactus native to Mexico and southwestern Texas.

Question 5

It takes a large dose of LSD to produce a hallucinogenic effect.

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It does not take a large dose of LSD to produce hallucinogenic effects. The potency of LSD is very high, and even small doses can produce powerful hallucinogenic effects. The strength of the effects also depends on a person's individual sensitivity to the drug.

Question 6

Should Timothy Leary have been allowed to continue to experiment with LSD in the college setting under controlled circumstances? Why or why not?

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Question 7

LSD does not cause chromosome damage.

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Question 8

LSD was discovered in the late 1930s.Why did it take so long for it to be used by the population?

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Question 9

Why is PCP so dangerous and why should ketamine also be considered dangerous?

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Question 10

PCP is still used as a dissociative anesthetic.

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PCP (Phencyclidine) was originally developed as an intravenous anesthetic in the 1950s, but its use in humans was discontinued due to severe side effects, including hallucinations and delirium. It is no longer used medically and is considered an illegal drug.

Question 11

LSD principally operates on the neurotransmitter serotonin.

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LSD primarily acts on serotonin receptors in the brain, particularly the 5-HT2A subtype.

Question 12

Psilocybin is the active agent in "shrooms."

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Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in many species of mushrooms, commonly referred to as "shrooms."

Question 13

LSD is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.

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LSD, also known as acid, is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless drug.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Mind-manifesting
Mescaline
Atropine
"Stimulating and inebriating properties"
Psychosis-generating
Used to treat asthma
"Acting psychotic"
Ergotism
Derived from fly agaric
Love apples
Psilocybin

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Quiz 13: Hallucinogen