Barbiturates Are a Class of Sedative Drugs That

question 424

Multiple Choice

Barbiturates are a class of sedative drugs that

• A)act by depressing the general activity in the brain.
• B)are useful in counteracting the effects of alcohol poisoning.
• C)are not physically addictive.
• D)are rarely associated with overdoses.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A state of physiological and psychological activation or alertness, which can be triggered by stimuli that are perceived as exciting or challenging.

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation, conservation of energy, and slowing down bodily functions.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind or emotions.