Which of the following statements is correct ?

Options

A. Some tranquilizers function by inhibiting the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline
B. Tranquilizers, are non-narcotic drugs
C. Tranquilizers are chemical compunds that to not affect the message transer from nerve to receptor
D. Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that can relieve pain and fever

Answer

A

Explanation

Various types of tranquilizers function by different mechanism. For example, noradrenaline 1s one of the neuro-transmitter. If the level of noradernaline is low, then the signal-sending activity becomes low and the person suffers from depression. In such situation , person requires antidepressant drugs. These drugs inhibit the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline. Due to this, the level of neuro-transmitter becomes normal, it can activate its receptor for longer periods of time, thus counteracting the effect of depression.