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A drug is obtained by the acetylation of morphine. Identify the common name of this drug and its primary physiological effect on the human body.

Options

  1. ACocaine; acts as a strong stimulant
  2. BHeroin; acts as a depressant and slows down body functions
  3. CHeroin; acts as a stimulant and accelerates body functions
  4. DMorphine; acts as an effective sedative and painkiller

Correct answer

B. Heroin; acts as a depressant and slows down body functions

Step-by-step solution

The drug obtained by the acetylation of morphine is diacetylmorphine, commonly known as heroin or smack. According to NCERT, heroin is a depressant and slows down body functions. Cocaine is a stimulant, and morphine is the precursor (not the product of acetylation) which acts as a sedative and painkiller. Answer: Heroin; acts as a depressant and slows down body functions

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