Which Statement Best Explains Drugs Like Methylphenidate Help a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains drugs like methylphenidate help a patient with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A) Neurotransmitters are blocked, limiting the effects they can produce within the PNS.
• B) Activation of certain areas of the brain causes increased attention and ability to focus.
• C) Neurotransmitter levels are reduced, which produces a calming effect within the CNS.
• D) Certain areas of the brain are deactivated, resulting in a calming effect.

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Definitions:

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Virtual Representation

A concept in British parliamentary law meaning that members of Parliament represented all British subjects, including those in the colonies who did not vote for them.

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A 17th-century English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers, known for his contributions to the development of political philosophy and the concepts of individual rights and the social contract.