Q. Which one the following statements is false?
A) Psychoactive drugs have the ability to alter the activity of the nervous system
B) Adolescence is marked by accelerated physical growth, development of reproductive organs and changes in functioning of the neuroendocrine system
C) Hallucinogen can alter a person’s thoughts, feeling and perceptions
D) Mescaline is a stimulant
Explanation
Mescaline is a water soluble, alkaloid, obtained from the crowns of cactus Lophophora (Echinococus) williamsii. These dried crown or mescal buttons cause hallucinations, when chewed.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.