The Man Who Discovered That Nitrous Oxide Could Be Used

question 8

Multiple Choice

The man who discovered that nitrous oxide could be used in anesthesia was .

• A)Timothy Leary
• B)William Halstead
• C)Horace Wells
• D)Lefty Driesell

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Definitions:

Cytotoxic

Referring to a substance or process which is toxic to cells, causing their damage or destruction.

Memory

the cognitive function that enables the storage and retrieval of information over time.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, it plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.