10 Questions
Which drug belongs to the second generation of sulphonylureas?
Glipizide
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Metformin?
Biguanides
Which drug is described as a white crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water, and soluble in acetone and alcohol?
Tolbutamide
Which drug is useful in the treatment of mild and uncomplicated, stable diabetes of adults?
Tolbutamide
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone?
Thiazolidinediones
What is the primary role of histamine in the inflammatory response?
Increasing capillary permeability to white blood cells and proteins
Which cells are responsible for the production of histamine in response to foreign pathogens?
Basophils and mast cells
What is the chemical structure of histamine?
Imidazole ring attached to an ethylamine chain
In addition to local immune responses, where else does histamine regulate physiological functions?
Gut and brain
What has histamine been recognized as in recent years, in addition to being a local hormone?
Central neurotransmitter
Test your knowledge of anti-diabetic agents with this quiz on the classification of sulphonylureas, biguanides, meglitinides, and thiazolidinediones. Identify first and second-generation drugs and their associated agents.
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