Which of the following describes the effect of sedative drugs?
A) They diminish the activity of the kidneys.
B) They diminish the activity of the CNS.
C) They increase insomnia.
D) They increase blood pressure.
B) They diminish the activity of the CNS.
Sedative drugs diminish the activity of the central nervous system. This effect on the CNS can, in many circumstances, relieve anxiety, which is why sedatives are often referred to as anxiolytics.
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