For Many Years,synthetic Substitutes for the Topical Anesthetic Drug Cocaine

question 49

Multiple Choice

For many years,synthetic substitutes for the topical anesthetic drug cocaine were sought.This ultimately led to the discovery of what drug that was the prototype of local anesthetic drugs?

• A) chlorpromazine
• B) fentanyl
• C) procaine (Novacaine)
• D) meperidine (Demerol)

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, rib cage, and earlobes, providing support and allowing for movement.

Bone Marrow

A soft, spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates of tissue or bone, often referring to the concentric layers found in bone or the layers within the chloroplasts of plant cells.

Lacunae

Small spaces, cavities, or depressions; in biology, they are often associated with cartilage and bone, housing cells.