Human Health and Diseases Question 124

124. Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produced feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

(a) Morphine

(b) Valium

(c) Amphetamines

(d) Hashish

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Amphetamines bring about increased alertness and sleeplessness. Hashish is a hallucinogen. Valium is a tranquilizer. Valium depresses brain activity and produces feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness. Morphine is an opiate narcotic.