If a drug slows down central nervous system activity while increasing the activity of the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, then it is most likely to be a(n) ________.

A. opioid
B. corticosteroid
C. depressant
D. vasodilator


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. unconscious forces B. conscious forces C. manifest content D. reality content

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A) biopsychosocial B) health psychology C) biomedical D) psychophysiological

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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