Question 1

............ is a potent vasodilator.

Accepted Answer

Histamine is a potent vasodilator. It contracts smooth muscles and relaxes other muscles of blood vessels of stomach walls. In stomach, histamine stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

Question 2

Which of the following is a hypnotic drug?

Accepted Answer

These drugs induce sleep and are habit forming common example of hypnotic drugs are luminal and saconal.

Question 3

The drug used as an antidepressant is

Accepted Answer

Tofranil is used for the treatment of antidepressant.

Question 4

Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular

Accepted Answer

Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide which is a germicide, is a popular cationic detergent.

Question 5

Which of the following chemicals can be added for sweetening of food items at cooking temperature and does not provides calories?

Accepted Answer

Sucralose is trichloro derivative of sucrose. It is stable at cooking temperture. It does not provide calories.

Question 6

Arsenic containing medicine used for the treatment of syphilis, is

Accepted Answer

No solution required.

Question 7

Select the incorrect statement.

Accepted Answer

Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit the growth of organisms while bactericidal drugs kill the microorganisms.

Chemistry in Everyday Life — Previous Year Questions & Solutions