Drugs That Depress the Activity of the Central Nervous System

question 164

Multiple Choice

Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system are known as _____.

• A) stimulants
• B) sedatives
• C) hallucinogens
• D) GABAs

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Definitions:

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