The Peyote Cactus Is the Source Of

question 33

Multiple Choice

The peyote cactus is the source of:

• A) cocaine.
• B) psilocybin.
• C) LSD.
• D) mescaline.

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Definitions:

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium, used for pain relief, and can also induce sleep or euphoria.

Psychoactive Drugs

Drugs that act on the nervous system to alter consciousness, modify perception, and change moods.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, mood, and the regulation of movement and emotional responses.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscular strength, and blood sugar.