An Individual in a Coma Who Is Not Able to Move,will

question 26

Multiple Choice

An individual in a coma who is not able to move,will most likely have a reduction in activity of the

• A)respiratory pump
• B)skeletal muscle pump
• C)both the skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps
• D)lymphocytes
• E)macrophages

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Definitions:

Depressant

A substance that reduces the functional or nervous activity of the body, often used to induce sedation.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, generally increasing alertness, attention, and energy.

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium used for their analgesic properties, but also known for their high potential for addiction.

Synthetic Opiate

A man-made drug designed to mimic the pain-relieving properties of natural opium-derived substances.