Question

Define the following by giving one example of each: 

1. Antiseptics 

2. Antioxidants 

3. Narcotic analgesics

Answer 1

1. Antiseptics are the chemicals applied to the living tissues either to kill or prevent the growth of micro organisms. Example : dettol. 

2. Antioxidants are the compounds which retards the action of oxygen on food and reduces its rate of decomposition by oxidation. Example: BHA. 

3. Narcotic analgesics are the chemicals used for the relief of pst operative pain. Example – morphine