Question

Sleeping is an effect of __________, but agitation may cause a person to wake up.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is C. Depressants

Answer 2

The correct answer is option Depressants.

The depressant cause an increase in the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).  The increase activity of the GABA result in the decreased CNS activity, which makes the patient feel drowsy and calming. Hence, the antidepressant induces sleep, but one can avoid sleeping by forcefully remaining awake and alert.