The compound that causes general depressant action on the central nervous system belongs to the class of:

tranquilizers

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analgesics

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antihistamines

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narcotic analgesics

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Solution

The correct option is B tranquilizers
Tranquilizer, a drug that is used to reduce anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and related state of mental disturbance.
Tranquilizers act on central nervous system and thus causes depression of central nervous system.

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