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प्रश्न
State the mode of action of cocaine on the human body. Write the scientific name of the source plant it is obtained from.
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उत्तर
Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from the coca plant Erythroxylum coca, native to South America. It interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. It has a potent stimulating action on the central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. An excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations.
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