Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?
a. They speed up metabolism and body movements.
b. They depress or slow all body functions.
c. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.
d. They mimic the effect of other drugs on the nervous system.
Answer: c. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.
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