Unit 7 Lesson 2 Joshua's Law (2024)

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Have a relaxing effect on the central nervous system, these medications are often used as? ›

Sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and hypnotics are among prescription drugs that are Central Nervous System depressants. These drugs slow down brain activity and are used to treat panic disorders, anxiety, acute stress reactions, mental illness, and sleep disorders such as insomnia.

Examples of central nervous system depressants are benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleep medicines. Central nervous system depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers. Also called CNS depressant.

In 2010, the total economic cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States was $242 billion, which is equivalent to approximately $784 for every person living in the United States and 1.6% of the US gross domestic product.

Explanation: Stimulants such as caffeine and amphetamines increase neural activity by blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS). Depressants like alcohol and benzodiazepines decrease consciousness by affecting neurotransmitter production.

You should drive slower than you would in daylight, especially in areas that are not known or on narrow roads with many curves. Your headlights cover about 350 feet ahead. It is important that you drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely within that distance.

Rebalancing your nervous system means getting back to a state where you feel calm and centered. You can try practicing deep breathing exercises, spending time in nature, or taking short breaks during the day. Regular sleep, a balanced diet, and talking to someone you trust can also help.

Just stepping away from something stressful for a few minutes or taking time away from your normal routines and thoughts can give you enough space and distance to feel calmer. Read a book or a magazine, even if it's only for a few minutes. Run yourself a bath, watch a film, play with a pet or try out a new recipe.

Regular practice of relaxation techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, and meditation can help manage stress levels. Physical exercise is also beneficial. It helps to regulate our stress hormones as it's primarily about "burning off" adrenaline and cortisol which gives us anxiety relief.

Road rage is a more extreme form of aggression that involves criminal intimidation and/or violence precipitated by driving activities. Road rage involves an intent to harm, can involve use of the vehicle as a weapon, or can take place outside the vehicle(s) involved.

Drivers under 30 are at higher risk than older drivers, and are most likely to crash due to tiredness in the early morning after little or no sleep.

What is the survival rate of a car crash by speed? ›

In head-on collisions, the survival rate depends largely on the speed at which the vehicles are traveling. At slower speeds, the survival rate is relatively high, with around 99% of individuals surviving such accidents with only minor injuries. However, at 50 mph, the survival rate drops to about 31%.

Neurons that carry sensory impulse from sensory organs to the central nervous system are known as sensory neurons.

The autonomic nervous system is further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for situations that require strength and heightened awareness or situations that arouse fear, anger, excitement or embarrassment.

There are many different types of drugs that work on the CNS, including anesthetics, anticonvulsants, antiemetics, antiparkinson agents, CNS stimulants, muscle relaxants, narcotic analgesics (pain relievers), nonnarcotic analgesics (such as acetaminophen and NSAIDs), and sedatives.

CNS depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers. Also called central nervous system depressant.

Depressants attach to the brain's neurotransmitters and increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). When GABA levels increase, nerve cell signals are suppressed, leading to a sense of deep relaxation. Examples of depressants include alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and hypnotics.