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What is a group of drugs that depresses the activities of the central nervous system?
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∙ 13y ago
Barbiturates. Also, benzodiazepines, when administered in significant dosages.
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∙ 13y agoCentral nervous system (CNS) depressants are drugs that can be used to slow down brain activity.
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Classification of drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep?
the classification of a drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is known as a hypnotic.
Alcohol is a depresent?
Yes. It depresses or slows down the central nervous system.
The classification of drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is known as?
hypnotic
Why is heroin classified as a depressant?
Heroin is a central nervous system depressant meaning that it depresses (slows down) your central nervous system functions, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, ect.
What is the part of the nervous system that governs conscious activities?
central nervous system The part of the nervous system that governs conscious activities is the somatic nervous system
Does alcohol stimulate the central nervous system?
No. the consumption of alcohol slows the functioning of the CNS. That's what it means to say that alcohol is a depressant. It slows of depresses the functioning of the body although it can elevate the mood.
What portion of the nervous system controls involuntary activities is a subdivision of what nervous system?
Central
What part of the central nervous system coordinates muscle activities and aids in balance?
The part of the central nervous system that coordinates muscle activities and aids in balance is called the cerebellum.
What part of the nervous system controls all body activities?
The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that controls all body activities, but it could not work without the peripheral nervous system.
Does Alcohol depresses the nervous system?
Yes, alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system. It slows down brain function and can impair coordination, judgment, and reaction times. In high doses, it can lead to respiratory depression and even coma.
What part of the central nervous coordinates muscles activities and aids in balance?
The part of the central nervous system that coordinates muscle activities and aids in balance is called the cerebellum.
Is codeine a hallucinogen or depressant?
Codeine is a depressant opiate. It depresses the Central Nervous System (CNS). Codeine is a pro-drug. It converts to morphine in the body.
