Which Drug Is an Analog of Sialic Acid and Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which drug is an analog of sialic acid and is a potent selective inhibitor of influenza A and B virus neuraminidase?

• A)amantadine (Symmetrel)
• B)rimantadine (Flumadine)
• C)oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
• D)zanamivir (Relenza)

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Definitions:

Myofilaments

Protein filaments consisting of actin and myosin that are the primary components of muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays key roles in arousal, attention, memory, and muscle activation.

Neuromuscular Junction

A specialized synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, through which signals are transmitted to initiate muscle contraction.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical stored at the ends of axons that is responsible for transmission across a synapse.