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Which of the following drugs is used in sleeping pills?(a) Morphine(b) Benzodiazepines(c) Amphetamines(d) BarbituratesThis question was posed to me in semester exam.I need to ask this question from Human Health and Disease topic in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct answer is (d) Barbiturates

To EXPLAIN: Barbiturates are used in SLEEPING pills because they bind to GABA receptors of the nervous system and KEEP the chloride channels open for a longer period. This depresses activity of excitable CELLS and induces sleep.



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