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Multiple Choice
Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.
A
depressant
B
hallucinogen
C
nootropic
D
stimulant
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Understand the key term in the question: 'Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.'
Recall the definitions of the options: a depressant slows down brain activity and the central nervous system; a stimulant increases activity; a hallucinogen alters perception; a nootropic enhances cognitive function.
Identify that the phrase 'suppresses central nervous system activity' aligns with the definition of a depressant.
Match the correct term 'depressant' to the blank based on this understanding.
Confirm that alcohol is classified as a depressant because it reduces neural activity and slows down bodily functions.