Question

question 8 (10 points)
alcohol acts on the central nervous system as a:
a) stimulant.
b) depressant.
c) hallucinogen.
d) sympathomimetic.

Explanation:

Alcohol slows down the central nervous system. Stimulants speed it up, hallucinogens cause perceptual changes, and sympathomimetics mimic sympathetic nervous system effects. Alcohol's effect of reducing activity classifies it as a depressant.

Answer:

B. depressant.