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Yr 10 HPE Alcohol & Other Drugs Practice Test

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Which of the following is a main category of drugs?
Correct Answer:
Depressants
Explanation:
Drugs are grouped by how they affect the body, especially the brain and nervous system. Depressants slow brain activity, making people feel drowsier, impairing coordination and decision-making. This is a standard main category used in health education because it covers substances that calm or slow the body's functions, including alcohol. The other options describe nutrients rather than drugs: carbohydrates provide energy, vitamins support health, and proteins build tissues. Since the question asks for a main category of drugs, depressants is the best choice.

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