Drugs That Speed Up the Functioning of the Nervous System

question 94

Multiple Choice

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called __________

• A) stimulants.
• B) depressants.
• C) narcotics.
• D) psychogenics.

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Definitions:

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