OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsScience & TechnologyQuestion 1
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Acetylsalicylic acid is known as:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) Aspirin
Key Facts about Aspirin
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Acetylsalicylic acid |
| Discovery | First synthesized in 1897 by Felix Hoffmann at Bayer |
| Uses | Pain relief, fever reduction, anti-inflammatory, blood thinner (prevents heart attacks and strokes) |
| Mechanism | Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin production |
| WHO Status | Listed on WHO’s Essential Medicines List |
