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What is the primary goal of using drugs in society?
What is the primary goal of using drugs in society?
- To fight infections
- To relieve pain and improve survival (correct)
- To induce sleep
- To help people stay awake
Which substance was isolated from willow bark in 1860?
Which substance was isolated from willow bark in 1860?
- Marijuana
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- Salicylic acid (correct)
- Cocaine
What was the main drawback of using salicylic acid?
What was the main drawback of using salicylic acid?
- It was not effective as a pain reliever
- It was expensive to produce
- It had a sour taste and was irritating to the stomach (correct)
- It was difficult to extract from willow bark
What is the name of the compound introduced by Friedrich Bayer & Co. in 1899?
What is the name of the compound introduced by Friedrich Bayer & Co. in 1899?
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What is the purpose of modifying salicylic acid?
What is the purpose of modifying salicylic acid?
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What is the reaction for the production of aspirin?
What is the reaction for the production of aspirin?
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