The First Antianxiety Drug to Be Developed Was __________

question 70

Multiple Choice

The first antianxiety drug to be developed was __________.

• A)meprobamate (brand name: Miltown)
• B)methaqualone (brand name: Quaalude)
• C)chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine)
• D)secobarbital (brand name: Seconal)

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Definitions:

Adenylyl Cyclase

Enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP (cAMP).

Protein Kinase

An enzyme that modifies other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups, playing a crucial role in cellular signaling and function.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A membranous network within cells that is involved in protein and lipid synthesis, transport, and detoxification processes, existing in two forms: rough and smooth.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged calcium atoms (Ca2+) that play essential roles in biological processes like bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.