Write the scientific name of the source from where cocaine is obtained. How does its use affect the human body ?
Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from coca plant Erythroxylum coca, native to South America. It interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Cocaine, commonly called coke or crack is usually snorted. It has a potent stimulating action on the central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. An excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations.