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Which of the following best describes the effect of cocaine on the central nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the effect of cocaine on the central nervous system?
- It acts as an opioid, affecting pain perception
- It acts as a stimulant, increasing brain activity (correct)
- It acts as a hallucinogen, distorting sensory perceptions
- It acts as a depressant, slowing down brain activity
What is the most likely effect of cocaine on heart rate and blood pressure?
What is the most likely effect of cocaine on heart rate and blood pressure?
- Stabilizes heart rate but increases blood pressure
- Increases heart rate and blood pressure (correct)
- Causes irregular heartbeats but no effect on blood pressure
- Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
How does cocaine affect the reuptake of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in the brain?
How does cocaine affect the reuptake of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in the brain?
- Inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters (correct)
- Enhances the reuptake of neurotransmitters
- Increases the production of neurotransmitters
- Has no effect on the reuptake of neurotransmitters
What category of drug does cocaine belong to based on its effects on the central nervous system?
What category of drug does cocaine belong to based on its effects on the central nervous system?
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