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The substances which affect the central nervous system and induce sleep are called:

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Tranquillizers
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Antipyretics
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Ranitidine
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D
Penicillin
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Solution

The correct option is D Tranquillizers
Tranquillizers are central nervous depressants and they interact with brain activities causing their deceleration.
This relieves anxiety, stress, irritability or excitement by inducing a sense of well-being. They form an essential component of sleeping pills.

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