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Tranquilliser is drug used for

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  1. Inducing sleep

  2. Relieving pain

  3. Giving soothing effect

  4. Giving stimulating effect

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Tranquilizers are drugs that reduce anxiety, fear, agitation etc hence producing a calming or soothing effect in a person. These drugs are used in the treatment of psychological disturbances related to anxiety, tension and fear.
So, the correct answer is, 'Giving soothing effect'.

A drug used for patient A is obtained from the organism B. Identify A and B in the above statement and select the correct answer.

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  1. A - Swine flu, B - Monascus purpureus

  2. A - AIDS, B - Pseudomonas denitrificans

  3. A - Heart, B - Penicilliumcchtysogenum

  4. A - Organ transplant, B - Trichoderma polysporum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclosporin A is acyclic oligopeptide obtained through fermentative activity of fungus Trichoderma polysporum. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It inhibits activation of T-cells and therefore, prevents rejection reactions in organ transplantation.