Appetite-Supressing Drugs Are Called

question 32

Multiple Choice

Appetite-supressing drugs are called:

• A) anxiolytics.
• B) anorectics.
• C) angiotensics.
• D) antipsychotics.

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Definitions:

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as a precursor to other chemicals.

Catalytic Acid

An acid that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, by providing protons to facilitate the reaction.

Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (C(O)OH), known for its acidity due to the hydrogen atom's ability to dissociate from the carboxyl group.

Acid Chloride

Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids by replacing the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom, making them highly reactive acylating agents.