Antihistamines Are Effective Against Histamines That Have Already Attached to Receptor

question 99

True/False

Antihistamines are effective against histamines that have already attached to receptor sites.

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Definitions:

Bromination

A chemical reaction that involves the addition of bromine to organic compounds, often used to test for unsaturation.

Major Organic Product

In a chemical reaction, it refers to the predominant outcome or compound produced in the highest amount compared to any side products.

Activating Power

Refers to the ability of a group attached to a benzene ring to increase its reactivity towards electrophilic aromatic substitution by making the ring electrons more available.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an aromatic compound's hydrogen is replaced by an electrophile, often facilitated by the stability of the aromatic system.