AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.
A
opiats
B
depressant
C
stimulant
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that speed up the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -(SEN-trul NER-vus SIS-tum STIM-yoo-lunt) A type of drug that increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain and increases alertness, attention, energy, and physical activity. Central nervous system stimulants also raise blood pressure and increase heart rate and breathing rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amphetamines are psychostimulant drugs that abnormally speed up the functions of the brain and body. It is illegal to make or sell amphetamines, and to possess or use them unless under medical supervision.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term stimulants cover a broad class of drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system.

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