24 Feb Mouse Party
Mouse Party
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/mouse/
Within seconds of entering the body, drugs cause dramatic changes to synapses in the brain. By bypassing the five senses and directly activating the brain’s reward circuitry fast and hard, drugs can greatly alter neural transmission causing changes in behavior.
Your task is to look into the brains of mice on drugs. You will describe the chemical reactions that are taking place in the synapse.
To complete this task you will need to go to the link above and follow these directions:
Click on PLAY
Use the scientists hand to pick up the mice and place them in the chair.
Follow the prompts and fill in the chart below.
For each addicted mouse, complete the following;
Discuss the job of the neurotransmitters prior to drug use.
Discuss what the drug does to inhibit or enhance the job of the neurotransmitters.
Discuss the effects of the drug on the brain and the body.
Add any other important facts.
Fill in the table to illustrate your findings.
Heroin Ecstasy Marijuana Meth Alcohol Cocaine LSD
Job of Neuro- transmitters prior to use
What Drug Does to Inhibit/Enhanc e Job of Neuro- transmitters
Effects on Brain & Body
Other Important Facts Write about something interesting or new your learned in this section.
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