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What kind of effect does laughing gas (nitrous oxide) have on the nervous system?
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Raises pain threshol: nitrous raises your pain threshold so it takes increased pain before you feel it. It also has the effect of intoxication with slowed reflexes and feelings of happiness.
Answered 5/10/2017
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