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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseEasy

Question

Select the correct statement from the ones given below:

A

Barbiturates when given to criminals make them tell the truth

B

Morphine is often given to persons who have undergone surgery

C

Chewing tobacco lowers blood pressure and heart rate

D

Cocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the NCERT text:

  1. Morphine is a very effective sedative and painkiller and is very useful in patients who have undergone surgery
  2. Tobacco contains nicotine, which stimulates the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, hormones that raise blood pressure and increase heart rate making the statement that it lowers them incorrect.
  3. Cocaine is a potent stimulant of the central nervous system but is not described as a post-surgical medication in the text; that role is assigned to morphine
  4. Barbiturates are described as medicines used to help patients cope with mental illnesses like depression and insomnia not as truth serums for criminals.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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