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Read the following statements regarding drugs of abuse and select the incorrect statement.

Options

  1. ACocaine, obtained from Erythroxylum coca, interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
  2. BHeroin, extracted from the latex of Papaver somniferum, acts as a stimulant and accelerates body functions.
  3. CCannabinoids, obtained from the inflorescences of Cannabis sativa, are known for their effects on the cardiova
  4. DPlants like Atropa belladonna and Datura possess hallucinogenic properties.

Correct answer

B. Heroin, extracted from the latex of Papaver somniferum, acts as a stimulant and accelerates body functions.

Step-by-step solution

Statement 2 is incorrect because heroin is a depressant and slows down body functions, not a stimulant. It is extracted from the latex of the poppy plant Papaver somniferum. Statement 1 is correct as cocaine interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Statement 3 is correct as cannabinoids interact with receptors in the brain but are specifically known for their effects on the cardiovascular system of the body. Statement 4 is correct as both Atropa belladonna and Datura are well-known plants wit

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