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Cannabinoid receptors present principally in the

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  1. Heart

  2. Brain

  3. Liver

  4. Kidney

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cannabinoid receptors are those receptors which are mainly present in the brain but are also present in nearly all the organs of the body. They are the receptors that are responsible for the physiological functions as well as the functioning of the body. They are primarily found in the nervous system and brain region.

So, the correct option is 'Brain'.

In an epileptic patient,doctor administer a $GABA$ facilitatory  drug. After considerable time fits are absent in the patient.What would be the probable mechanism of that drug 

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  1. It cause blocking of neurotransmitter at synaps and forms a complex

  2. It desensitize post synaptic membrane for neurotransmitter

  3. It inhibits $Na^+-K^+AT$ pase pump

  4. It cause hyperpolarisation of post synaptic membrane and generate IPSP

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A GABA receptor agonist is a drug that is an agonist for one or more of the GABA receptors, producing typically sedative effects, and may also cause other effects such as anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects. 
So the correct option is 'It causes blocking of neurotransmitter at synapses and forms a complex'.

Drug that increases cardiovascular effects is?

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  1. Nicotine $+$ Cocaine

  2. Benzodiazepine $+$ Barbitunate

  3. Barbiturates $+$ Novacaine

  4. Insulin $+$ amphetamine

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Correct Option: A

Withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction are _________________.

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  1. Showed during epilepsy

  2. Unpleasent symptoms shown due to non availability of addicted drugs

  3. Unpleasent symptoms showed due to alcoholism

  4. Unpleasent symptoms showed due to narcotic drugs

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance.
  • When a person has an addiction, and they stop taking the substance or engaging in the behaviour, they may experience symptoms. These symptoms include anxiety, irritability, tremors and shaking, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and a loss of appetite. 
  • Hence, Withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction are Unpleasant symptoms shown due to non-availability of addicted drugs. 
  • So, the correct answer is 'Unpleasant symptoms shown due to non-availability of addicted drugs'.

Anaemia in alcoholics may be due to deficiency of

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  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin D

  3. Folic acid and vitamin B$ _{12}$

  4. Vitamin C

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Correct Option: C

The term 'Hot shot' is often used with respect to drug abuse through

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  1. Injection

  2. Inhalation

  3. Drinking

  4. Shooting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sometimes, an addict can get a sample of heroin, which is adulterated with a dangerous poison, strychnine. Its injection is known as 'hot shot', which can cause quick death. 'hot shot' can also occur, when an addict, used to injecting heroin 3-5% purity, gets a purer blend of the  drug.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Injection'.

In an alcohol addict

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  1. The blood sugar level is low

  2. The blood sugar level is high

  3. The blood sugar level is normal

  4. The sugar absorption is impaired

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excessive alcohol consumption causes chronic inflammation of the pancreas i.e. pancreatitis, which impairs its ability to secrete insulin. Insulin is a hormone necessary for maintaining the normal concentration of glucose in the blood. It promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen i.e. glycogenesis for storage in liver and muscle cells. Deficiency of insulin raises the blood sugar glucose and may lead to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Thus the correct answer is option B.

The average cup of tea contains ........ mg of caffeine.

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  1. 40

  2. 100

  3. 30

  4. 60

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An average cup of tea contains approximately 20 - 30 mg of caffeine.

Initial stage of drug addiction is referred to as

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  1. Tolerance

  2. Habituation

  3. Sleep

  4. Dependence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Habituation is becoming accustomed to any behaviors or condition, including psychoactive substance use. It is a desire but not a compulsion to continue taking the drug for the sense of improved well-being it engenders. This habituation is the initial stage of drug addiction,
Thus, the correct answer is option (B), 'Habituation'.

Cardiomyopathy is associated with

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  1. Occassional alcohol consumption

  2. Moderate alcohol consumption

  3. Chronic alcohol consumption

  4. Insufficient alcohol consumption

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of abnormal heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged ann it is harder for the heart to pump and deliver blood to the rest of the body. The excessive consumption of alcohol is one of the causes of cardiomyopathy.
So, the correct answer is option C.