Regarding Barbiturates and Tranquilizers, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 331

Multiple Choice

Regarding barbiturates and tranquilizers, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)At normal dosages, tranquilizers can cause drowsiness, shakiness, and confusion.
• B)Rohypnol, or "Roofies," is referred to as the date rape drug because it has been used to spike the drinks of persons who were later sexually assaulted or raped while they were unconscious due to the effects of the drug.
• C)Repeated use of barbiturates can cause physical dependence with some abusers suffering severe emotional depression that has ended in suicide.
• D)Long-term usage of tranquilizers or taking a high dosage of this drug has not been shown to lead to a physical addiction.

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Definitions:

Multipolar Neuron

A type of neuron that has one axon and many dendrites, allowing for the integration of a great deal of information from other neurons.

Cell Body Of Neuron

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organelles.

Nucleus Of Neuron

The central part of a neuron containing the cell's genetic material and is responsible for controlling the cell's activities.

Dendrite

Projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.