Question

Which of the following best describes heroin's action on body functions?

विकल्प

• Heroin is an analgesic that only affects pain perception

• Heroin is a depressant that slows down body functions

• Heroin is a stimulant that increases body functions

• Heroin is a hallucinogenic agent that alters perception

Answer 1

Heroin is classified as a depressant drug, meaning it slows down body functions. This depressant action differentiates it from stimulants like cocaine and distinguishes its physiological effects on the human body.