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Human Health and Disease — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Health and Disease1 Mark
Question
Name the plant source of cocaine. How does it affect the human body?
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Answer

  • Cocaine is obtained from the plant Erythroxylum coca.
  • It interferes with the transport of neurotransmitter, dopamine.
  • It has a stimulating action on the central nervous system and produces a sense of euphoria and increased energy.
  • Excess of it causes hallucination.

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