Traffic School, TLSAE Test Answers ★ Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Drug or Alcohol Affects

Question: With some exceptions, epidemiological studies indicate the presence of THC in roughly __________ of drivers injured or killed in traffic collisions.
A.) 1-7%
B.) 15-31%
C.) 8-20%
D.) 4-12%

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4-12%

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Question: The active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is stored in the bodies_______cells.
A.) blood
B.) bone marrow
C.) fat
D.) none of the above

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fat

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Question: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is __________ major psychoactive constituent.
➜ Dealta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is __________ major psychoactive constituent.
A.) LSD's
B.) Speed's
C.) Cocaine's
D.) Marijuana's

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Marijuana's

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Question: THC influences________ by action on the limbic system of the brain.
A.) hunger
B.) urination
C.) emotions

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emotions

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Question: The active ingredient in marijuana is __________
A.) THC.
B.) PCP.
C.) Angel Dust.

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THC.

HINT: The main active chemical or active ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Short-term effects of marijuana use include problems with memory and learning; distorted perception; difficulty in thinking and problem-solving; loss of coordination; and increased heart rate, anxiety, and panic attacks.

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Question: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can stay in your body up to______days.
A.) 35
B.) 28
C.) 21
D.) 14

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28

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Question: The limbic system in your brain, contains your brain’s_______center.
The limbic system in the brain, contains centro_______.
A.) emotional
B.) rational
C.) pleasure

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emotional

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Question: Drugs of addiction act upon a portion of the brain called the limbic system. Drugs of addiciton act upon the part of the brain called the limbic system
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: Alcohol affects the Limbic portion of the brain by __________
A.) making your vision blurry.
B.) relaxing your muscles.
C.) affecting emotions and memory.

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affecting emotions and memory.

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Question: 2. Alcohol affects the Limbic portion of the brain by:
A.) Making your vision blurry
B.) Relaxing your muscles
C.) Exaggerating emotional states

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Exaggerating emotional states

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Question: __________ of people reported driving within two hours after drug or alcohol use.
A.) 5%
B.) 28%
C.) 48%
D.) 60%

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28%

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Question: The only real predictable thing about a drug and how an individual will respond to a drug is _______________________.
➜ What is the only predictable thing about a drug?
A.) That it is NOT predictable
B.) Available through the pharmacist
C.) Known by the individual's doctor
D.) Written in medical journals

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That it is NOT predictable

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Question: True or False: The only predictable thing about a drug is that it will make you sick.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Question: Drowsiness affects your senses, especially your __________.
A.) Vision
B.) Sense of taste
C.) Hearing
D.) Sense of smell

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Vision

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Question: True or False: Drowsiness affects your senses, especially your sense of smell.
Do drowiness affect your sense of smell
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE