Question

Match the following – $\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column-I}& \text{Column-II}\\ A.\text{Ranitidine(Zantac)}& \text{(i)}\text{Enzyme}\\ B.\text{Inhibitors}& \text{(ii)}\text{Histamine}\\ C.\text{Aspirin}& \text{(iii)}\text{Receptor}\\ D.\text{Antagonist}& \text{(iv)}\text{Prostaglandins}\end{array}$

Which of the following option is correct?

• A. A – (ii), B – (i), C – (iv), D – (iii)
• B. A – (ii), B – (i), C – (iii), D – (iv)
• C. A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (iv), D – (i)
• D. A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i), D – (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A A – (ii), B – (i), C – (iv), D – (iii)

• Ranitidine is an antihistamine drug which reduces the actions of histamine.


• Inhibitors reduce the catalytic activity of enzymes.


• Aspirin is an analgesic which reduces the synthesis of chemicals known as prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation in the tissue and cause pain.


• Antagonist inhibits the natural action of receptors.