A comparison of sedatives with hypnotics reveals that:
A. sedatives work like hypnotics to increase mental alertness.
B. sedatives induce and maintain sleep, while hypnotics produce mental relaxation.
C. sedatives produce mental relaxation, while hypnotics induce and maintain sleep.
D. none of these are correct.
Answer: C
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