NEETBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following depresses brain
activity and produces feelings of calmness,
relaxation and drowsiness ?
- AHashish
- BAmphetamines
- CMorphine
- DValium
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Correct answer: D
Valium is a benzodiazephine (sedative) that gives a feeling of relaxation, calmness or drowsiness in the body. Morphine is the main opium alkaloid that depresses respiratory centre and contributes to the fall in blood pressure. Amphetamines are synthetic drugs and are stimulant in nature. Hashish is a hallucinogen.
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