Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 37
Question: Which of the following is a local anaesthetic
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Options:
A) Diazepam
B) Procaine
C) Mescaline
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The anaesthetics produce temporary insensibility to the vital function of all type of cells, especially of nervous system and are used during surgical operations. These are classified as A General anasthetic - producing unconsciousness all over the body e.g. $ N_2O $ , Cyclo propane, chloroform B Local anasthetic - effect only the part of body e.g. Xylocaine, Procain etc.
BETA
