Cocaine and the Central Nervous System
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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