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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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Chapter 42.6, Problem 1C
Summary Introduction
To explain: The way in which the drugs like alcohol, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, amphetamines, opiates such as oxycodone, and MDMA (ecstasy) effects on the central nervous system (CNS).
Introduction: Brain and the spinal cord make up the CNS. It is one of the most important systems in the body as it performs several functions crucial for survival. There are various drugs, which affect the CNS negatively and cause harmful effects on the body.
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Chapter 42 Solutions
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 42.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 42.1 - Identify trends in the evolution of invertebrate...Ch. 42.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 42.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 42.1 - What are some advantages of cephalization?Ch. 42.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 42.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 42.2 - Describe the functions of each component of the...Ch. 42.3 - Prob. 4LOCh. 42.3 - Prob. 1C
Ch. 42.3 - Prob. 2CCh. 42.4 - Prob. 5LOCh. 42.4 - Prob. 6LOCh. 42.4 - Prob. 7LOCh. 42.4 - Prob. 8LOCh. 42.4 - Prob. 9LOCh. 42.4 - Prob. 1CCh. 42.4 - What are two main functions of the vertebrate...Ch. 42.4 - Prob. 3CCh. 42.4 - What role does the limbic system play in emotions?...Ch. 42.4 - In what ways does your success on a biology exam...Ch. 42.5 - Describe the organization of the peripheral...Ch. 42.5 - Prob. 11LOCh. 42.5 - Prob. 1CCh. 42.5 - Prob. 2CCh. 42.6 - Prob. 12LOCh. 42.6 - Prob. 1CCh. 42 - Test your Understanding Know and Comprehend A...Ch. 42 - Which part of the vertebrate brain maintains...Ch. 42 - The main association area in the amphibian brain...Ch. 42 - Prob. 4TYUCh. 42 - Prob. 5TYUCh. 42 - Prob. 6TYUCh. 42 - Prob. 7TYUCh. 42 - Test Your Understanding 8. VISUALIZE Label the...Ch. 42 - Prob. 9TYUCh. 42 - Prob. 10TYUCh. 42 - Prob. 11TYUCh. 42 - EVOLUTION LINK CREB has been shown to be a...Ch. 42 - Prob. 13TYU
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