Distinguish Between Systems Programs and Application Programs, and Identify Four

question 63

Essay

Distinguish between systems programs and application programs, and identify four types of systems programs.

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Definitions:

Dicumarol (Bishydroxycoumarin)

An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots; it was one of the first discovered.

Reserpine (Serpasil)

A medication used to treat high blood pressure and severe agitation in certain mental disorders by depleting certain neurotransmitters.

Cimetidine (Tagamet)

A medication primarily used to treat gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers and acid reflux by reducing stomach acid production.

Renal Function

The efficiency and working condition of the kidneys, involving the filtration and removal of waste products from the blood.