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Stimulants

Stimulants. By Eric & Ben. D.5.1. List the physiological effects of stimulants . Physiological Effects. R aise levels of psychological or nervous activity in the body or alertness ‘Stimulate’ the mental or physical functionality Physiological Effects of Stimulants

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Stimulants

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  1. Stimulants By Eric & Ben

  2. D.5.1 List the physiological effects of stimulants.

  3. Physiological Effects • Raise levels of psychological or nervous activity in the bodyor alertness • ‘Stimulate’ the mental or physical functionality • Physiological Effects of Stimulants • Increased blood pressure or heart rate • Constriction of arteries • Sweating • Dilation of pupils • Reduced appetite

  4. D.5.2 Compare amphetamines and epinephrine (adrenaline).

  5. Amphetamines & Epinephrine (Adrenaline) sympathomimetic drug sympathetic system which deals with the subconscious reflexes that otherwise would be provided by adrenaline. ‘flight or fight’ reflex Both structures contain a Benzene Ring and an amine functional group. This due to both compounds being derivations of the Phenethylamine They differ in the type of amine they contain. As Amphetamine contains a primary amine group and Epinephrine contains a secondary amine group. The Epinephrine also contains 3 secondary alcohol groups.

  6. Phenethylamine

  7. D.5.3 Discuss the short- and long-term effects of nicotine consumption.

  8. Nicotene • (S)-3-[1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]pyridine • Main ingredient in Tobacco • Mood altering • Stimulant • Relaxing…?!?

  9. Short &Long-term Effects of Nicotine Consumption Activates sympathetic nervous system • Short Term • Increased Heart-Rate • Increased Blood Pressure • Reduced Urine output • Increased Alertness • Constricts blood vessels • Long Term • Increased Risk of heart disease • Increased Risk of coronary thrombosis (blood clots) • Increased Risk of peptic ulcers (excess acidity in stomach) • Increased Risk of bronchitis and emphysema • Cancer of the larynx and mouth • Blood vessel disease

  10. Summary of Side Effects

  11. Effects of Caffeine

  12. D.5.4 Describe the effects of caffeine and compare its structure with that of nicotine.

  13. Comparison of Nicotine & Caffeine

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