For her public speaking class, Genevieve reports on the effects of psychostimulants on the body. What information might she include in her speech?

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Psychostimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, can cause an increase in body temperature, leading to hyperthermia. They stimulate the central nervous system, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, rather than inhibiting nerve impulses, lowering blood pressure, or constricting airways significantly.

For Her Public Speaking Class, Genevieve Reports on the Effects