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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Of what kind,the drug penicillin is?

A	Anesthetic
B	Antipyretic
C	Analgesic
D	Antibiotic

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Penicillin is a medication used to manage and treat a wide range of infections. It is in the beta-lactam antibiotic class of drugs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Penicillins are part of a larger family of antibiotics known as beta-lactams.

Detailed explanation-3: -Penicillin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It does not work on viral infections (such as colds and flu).

Detailed explanation-4: -Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another.

Detailed explanation-5: -Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by a living organism that kill or stop the growth of disease-causing micro-organisms such as fungi and bacteria. Examples of antibiotics: Penicillin. Streptomycin.

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