Which of the Following Provides the Best Description of How

question 343

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best description of how stimulants affect the brain?

• A)They serve as strong sedatives and relaxants for the body.
• B)They function to increase neural firing and to arouse the nervous system.
• C)They induce visual and/or auditory hallucinations.
• D)They function to decrease neural activity and slow down the nervous system.

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