Glynnis has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. She has been given a medication that helps her to remain focused and calm her body. How does this drug work?

a. The drug depresses activity Glynnis’s brain so that she can focus.
b. The drug provides the brain with the stimulation it seeks.
c. The drug stimulates only those areas of the brain responsible for focus.
d. The drug depresses the brainstem of Glynnis’s brain, which improves concentration.


Answer: B

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