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Is a depressant a drug that speeds up the brain and body reactions?
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∙ 11y ago
Depressants are also known as "downers" and they don't speed up the central nervous system function.
It's contradictory to CNS stimulants which are also known "uppers". Stimulants will increase your mental and/or physical functions.
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∙ 13y ago
Sequoia Cobbs
A depressant is a drug that speeds brain and body reactions
Sequoia Cobbs
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∙ 8y agothey slow down brain activity and make you feel depressed hence the name depressant
hope i helped
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∙ 11y agoDepressant is a drug that speeds up brain and body reactions
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What type of substance slows down the body's functions and reactions?
Depressors, such as weed, morphine, and heroin are usually the ones that slow down the nervous system.
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An Enzyme.Another word used to speed up chemical reactions not necessarily in the body is a Catalyst.
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Definition for depressant?
a depressant is a drug that slows down your body. a depressant is a drug that slows down your body.
Is alcohol a general stimulation of the brain and body?
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. It stimulates nothing. The temporary "lift" is psychological.
What speeds up reactions?
A catalyst. It does do by decreasing the energy required for the reaction to take place (activation energy).
Why is protein vital for life?
Proteins are required in providing energy to the body,growth and repair of body cells, speeds up chemical reactions, and also protects the body against diseases.
How does the brain perceive the intensity of a stimulus?
There are a number of different ways that the brain perceives stimuli. If a person is hurt, the brain sends a reaction to the body. If something good happens, the brain sends good reactions to the body.
