Instructions: Identify the Following

question 75

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
New Mexico

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Definitions:

Barbiturate

A class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid, historically used for anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders.

Barbiturates

Depressant drugs, such as Nembutal and Seconal, that decrease central nervous system activity.

Depressant Drugs

A class of substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to sedation, relaxation, and decreased inhibition.

Central-Nervous-System Activity

Refers to the functions and processes carried out by the brain and spinal cord.