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NEET 2026 Biology question

BiologyHuman Health and DiseaseNEET 2026

Match List I with List II: List I (Drug) A. Nicotine B. Morphine C. Heroin D. Cocaine List II (Effect) I. Causes sense of euphoria and increased energy II. Stimulates adrenal gland to release catecholamines into blood circulation III. Effective sedative and painkiller IV. A depressant; slows down body function

Answer: (3)

Solution

Nicotine, from tobacco, stimulates the adrenal medulla to release adrenaline and noradrenaline (catecholamines) into the blood, raising heart rate and blood pressure, so A matches II. Morphine is an opioid extracted from the latex of Papaver somniferum; it is an effective sedative and painkiller used in surgery, so B

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