2023 Human Health and DiseaseAdolescence, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Medium Question 1 of 2 in Adolescence, Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Match List-I with List-II.

Column I

  • A. Heroin
  • B. Marijuana
  • C. Cocaine
  • D. Morphine

Column II

  • I. Effect on cardiovascular system
  • II. Slow down body function
  • III. Painkiller
  • IV. Interfere with transport dopamine

Correct answer: A → II, B → I, C → IV, D → III

Solution

Heroin is a depressant, marijuana affects the cardiovascular system, cocaine interferes with dopamine transport, and morphine is a painkiller.

Heroin is a depressant and slows down body functions. Use of marijuana causes increased heartbeat and blood pressure (cardiovascular effects). Cocaine interferes with the transport of dopamine and causes build up of dopamine in the synapses. Morphine is a very effective sedative and painkiller.

Concept effects of common drugs

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