AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
drugs that increase the functioning of the nervous system.
A
stimulants
B
depressants
C
hallucinogens
D
REM
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stimulants such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) have chemical structures that are similar to key brain neurotransmitters called monoamines, which include norepinephrine and dopamine. Stimulants increase the levels of these chemicals in the brain and body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stimulants stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration (dilation of the bronchioles in the lungs). They can cause a dangerously high body temperature, especially if paired with physical exertion. Other serious effects include: Seizures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Other Stimulants This means that they speed up the central nervous system, increasing heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure while increasing energy levels, focus, attention, alertness, and wakefulness. They also suppress appetite.

Detailed explanation-4: -#1-Methamphetamine (Meth) Methamphetamine is an illegal stimulant drug and is considered the strongest stimulant available.

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