Cocaine's Ability to ________ Makes It Ideal to Use as an Anesthetic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Cocaine's ability to ________ makes it ideal to use as an anesthetic for surgery.

• A) block pain signals in the brainstem
• B) dull pain
• C) constrict local blood flow
• D) Both b and c are correct

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Definitions:

Tongue Movements

The motion and actions of the tongue, which are essential for various functions such as speaking, eating, and swallowing.

Frightening Facial Expression

A facial expression typically identified by widened eyes, raised eyebrows, and other facial movements that convey fear or horror.

Mirror Neurons

Specialized neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another. This mirroring process is thought to be essential for understanding others' actions and intentions.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.