Why did benzodiazepines generally replace barbiturates in the treatment of insomnia?

What will be an ideal response?

Because benzodiazepines have much higher therapeutic indexes, induce less disruptive effects on REM sleep, have less psychological dependence potential, and are less likely to induce severe physical dependence and withdrawal effects with chronic use.

Psychology

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the gene. thymine. DNA. the cell.

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Laverne looks at the tongue of her friend and sees all kinds of bumps on her tongue. "Girl," she says, "you sure have a lot of _____________."

a. olfactory receptors b. taste buds c. papillae d. taste receptors e. umami

Psychology