NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
With respect to drug abuse, identify the correct statements from the following: A. Heroin is chemically diacetylmorphine, which acts as a depressant and slows down body functions. B. Natural cannabinoids are known for their effects on the cardiovascular system of the body. C. Cocaine interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine and produces a sense of euphoria. D. Morphine is extracted from the late
Options
- AA, B and C only
- BB, C and D only
- CA, C and D only
- DA, B, C and D
Correct answer
D. A, B, C and D
Step-by-step solution
Refer: NCERT | Class 12 | Page: 142 - 143 | Paragraph: 5 - 1,2 Statement A is correct. Heroin, commonly called smack, is chemically diacetylmorphine. It is a depressant and slows down body functions. Statement B is correct. Natural cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescences of the plant Cannabis sativa. They are known for their effects on the cardiovascular system of the body. Statement C is correct. Cocaine is obtained from the coca plant Erythroxylum coca. It interferes with the transport of the neurotrans