Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Drug) | List-II (Effect / use) |
|---|---|
| A. Heroin | I. Interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine |
| B. Cocaine | II. A depressant that slows down body functions |
| C. Cannabinoids | III. Known for their effects on the cardiovascular system |
| D. Benzodiazepines | IV. Used as medicines for mental illnesses like depression and insomnia |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(A) Heroin — this matches (II) A depressant that slows down body functions. Heroin (smack) is diacetylmorphine, made by acetylation of morphine from the poppy plant. It is generally taken by snorting and injection.
(B) Cocaine — this matches (I) Interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Cocaine comes from the coca plant, Erythroxylum coca. It strongly stimulates the central nervous system, giving a sense of euphoria and increased energy.
(C) Cannabinoids — this matches (III) Known for their effects on the cardiovascular system. They act on cannabinoid receptors, mainly in the brain. Marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja are made from Cannabis sativa.
(D) Benzodiazepines — this matches (IV) Used as medicines for mental illnesses like depression and insomnia. Like barbiturates and amphetamines, they are useful medicines that are often abused.
NCERT Extract:
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse – “… Generally taken by snorting and injection, heroin is a depressant and slows down body functions. Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals (Figure 7.9), which interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. Natural cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescences of the plant Cannabis sativa (Figure 7.10). The flower tops, leaves and the resin of cannabis plant are used in various combinations to produce marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja. Generally taken by inhalation and oral ingestion, these are known for their effects on cardiovascular system of the body.”
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse – “… Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from coca plant Erythroxylum coca, native to South America. It interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine.”
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse – “… Drugs like barbiturates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, and other similar drugs, that are normally used as medicines to help patients cope with mental illnesses like depression and insomnia, are often abused.”