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Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Which cell organelle plays an important role in detroxification of many poisons and drugs in a cell ?

  1. mitochondria

  2. vacuoles

  3. Iysosomes

  4. smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The endoplasmic reticulum functions as a cytoplasmic framework providing a surface for some of the biochemical activities of the for some of the biochemical activities of the cell. In the liver cells of vertegrates, smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SEF) plsys a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs.

Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Drug addict shows symptoms of depressed brain activity, feeling of calmness, relaxation, drowsiness. Possible the addiction is of

  1. Valium

  2. Amphetamine

  3. Morphine/pethidine

  4. Marijuana/hashish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Valium is available as a generic drug. Common side effects of Valium include:
drowsiness, tired feeling, dizziness, spinning sensation, fatigue, constipation,
ataxia (loss of balance), memory problems, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, nausea, drooling, dry mouth, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, skin rash, itching, or loss of interest in sex.
So the correct answer is 'Valium'.
Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness. It’s best to avoid mixing alcohol and antihistamines, as they both depress the central nervous system, thereby impairing the ability to coordinate physical motor movements and remain awake and conscious. 
So, the correct option is 'True'