Psychoactive Drugs Act on the Nervous System To

question 124

Multiple Choice

Psychoactive drugs act on the nervous system to:

• A)alter consciousness.
• B)keep perception constant.
• C)relieve people of sleep apnea.
• D)improve blood flow.

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