Besides LSD, there is morphine which is a strong antidote to pain, but excessive use of this substance will lead to addiction. The higher the dose is consumed, the greater is the effect in reducing the heart\'s performance. The fatal effects comprise, among others, shocks and cardiac arrest. Another disorder found in morphine users is pulmonary edema, which is submerged lungs that can be fatal. The last group is marijuana. In high doses, marijuana causes a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to fatality. The most severe condition due to marijuana are cardiac arrest and death.
(soal asli UTBK 2019)
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The use of narcotics an illegal drugs and its beneficial effect on its users
B. Type of narcotics n illegal drugs
C. The danger of using drugs towards human body
D. The negative impacts of using narcotics an illegal drugs towards human heart
E. Types of drugs and their effects on our health
Jawaban: D
Pembahasan
Topic teks tersebut bisa ditemukan di paragaf pertama seperti dalam kutipn berikut:..” The use of narcotics and illegal drugs does not merely have an impact on mental and behavioral disorders. Even worse, drugs damage the heart and can lead to death”,…
6. Based on the passage, the effect of using large amounts of morphine is….
A. hallucinations among the users
B. dramatic increase in heart rates
C. weakening of the hearts performance
D. trouble with the heart\'s pumping function