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Drugs that bring down a raised body temperature during fever are called:

Answer: Antipyretics.

  • A Antihistamines
  • B Tranquilizers
  • C Antifertility drugs
  • D Antipyretics

Correct answer: D. Antipyretics

Explanation: Antipyretics are drugs, such as paracetamol and aspirin, that help lower body temperature during fever.

Micelle Formation: How Soap Removes Greasegrease / oilhydrophobic tail (in oil) - hydrophilic head (in water, blue circles)

The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.

Concept context

Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.

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