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At the Bottom of the Social Hierarchy in Aztec Society

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At the bottom of the social hierarchy in Aztec society were


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Tranquilizers

Substances often prescribed to soothe or calm the nervous system, assisting in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and stress.

L-DOPA

A chemical precursor of dopamine used as a medication to treat Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia due to its ability to cross the protective blood-brain barrier.

MPTP

A prodrug to the neurotoxin MPP+, which causes permanent symptoms of Parkinson's disease by destroying dopaminergic neurons in the brain.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in the body's fight-or-flight response.

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