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MO2 Drugs That Changed The World
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1Salicin, the origin molecule of aspirin, is found naturally in [blank_start]willow and myrtle[blank_end]. Ancient Sumerians and Egyptians used it for [blank_start]arthritis and pain[blank_end]. In the 1820s and 30s scientists succeeded in isolating salicin from willow bark. Salicin become [blank_start]salicylic acid[blank_end] in the body. To avoid side affects, in 1897, [blank_start]acetylsalicylic acid[blank_end] was created — aka aspirin.
- Awillow and myrtle
- Barthritis and pain
- Csalicylic acid
- Dacetylsalicylic acid
2The man who discovered aspirin's mechanism of action won a Nobel Prize.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
3Which two drugs were inspired by aspirin?
- AParacetamol and ibuprofen
- BIbuprofen and warfarin
- CWarfarin and heparin
4Penicillin was the first [blank_start]true antibiotic[blank_end] discovered. Prior to its discovery, people [blank_start]easy[blank_end] died of infection or blood poisoning from [blank_start]minor[blank_end] wounds such as cuts or scratches.
- Atrue antibiotic
- Beasily
- Cminor
5The people who discovered the B-lactam mould, penicillin, and the woman who determined its structure, all won Nobel Prizes.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
6Penicillin is:
- Abactericidal
- Bbacteristatic
7Choose the incorrect statement about insulin and diabetes.
- AIt is an endogenous peptide.
- BPrior to the discovery of insulin replacement therapy, Type 1 diabetics died of malnutrition.
- CIt was the first hormone to be isolated.
- DIt was derived from animal sources until the 21st century.
- EIt is in the world's top 10 best selling drugs.
8Smallpox killed [blank_start]3 in 10[blank_end] people and left devastating effects like scarring and blindness on survivors. Chinese [blank_start]inoculation[blank_end] was used a long time ago (only [blank_start]3 in 100[blank_end] then died) but proper smallpox [blank_start]vaccination[blank_end] was discovered by Edward Jenner 1796, by using [blank_start]cowpox[blank_end] from dairymaids.
- A3 in 10
- B3 in 100
- Cinocculation
- Dvaccination
- Ecowpox
9There are no cases of smallpox or polio anymore thanks to vaccines.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
10Choose the correct statement about nitrogen mustards.
- AMustard gas chemical weapons were observed to deplete white blood cells.
- BMustard gases were potentially seen as useful for treatment of cancers like leukaemia.
- C'Nitrogen mustards' launched the era of modern cancer chemotherapy.
- DThese are all correct.
11The introduction of the pill caused a [blank_start]social[blank_end] revolution that changed the lives of untold [blank_start]millions[blank_end] and led to a drastic change in [blank_start]sexual[blank_end] practices and attitudes. Oral hormonal contraceptives are also among the most [blank_start]effective[blank_end] drugs available. They are synthetic forms of [blank_start]endogenous steroids[blank_end], which are reliable and [blank_start]reversible[blank_end], as well as providing more health benefits than just contraception.
- Asocial
- Bmillions
- Csexual
- Deffective
- Eendogenous steroids
- Freversible
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- PHCY211 (Molecules) Quiz sobre MO2 Drugs That Changed The World, criado por Mer Scott em 07-04-2018.
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