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Which of the following drugs is an antihistamine?

Answer: Brompheniramine.

  • A Penicillin
  • B Morphine
  • C Aspirin
  • D Brompheniramine

Correct answer: D. Brompheniramine

Explanation: Brompheniramine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamine at H1 receptors.

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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