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Opiates Activity Two
Objective
The student will become more familiar with neuroscience concepts and terminology associated with the effects of opiates on the brain.
Activity
Students will solve a crossword puzzle (below) which requires knowledge of the ways in which opiates affect brain anatomy and physiology. The puzzle and solution is included in the guide.
Crossword Puzzle
| Across | Down | ||
| 1. | Space between neurons | 1. | Opiates act on the _________ cord and brain |
| 3. | Copy genetic material to produce an identical cell | 2. | Pain reliever produced by brain |
| 5. | Opiates come from this plant | 4. | An opiate receptor |
| 6. | Feeling of euphoria | 6. | Another name for pleasure |
| 9. | Controls breathing and heart rate | 7. | Ventral _________ area |
| 10. | Pleasure neurotransmitter | 8. | Powerful opiate |
| 11. | Pain relief | ||
Answers to cross word puzzle. Accessible Version.
Answers to the cross word puzzle: across.
1.synapse
3.clone
5.poppy
6.rush
9.brainstem
10.dopamine
11.analgesia
Answers to the cross word puzzle: down.
1. spinal
2. endorphin
4. mu
6. reward
7. tegmental
8. heroin
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