Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Drug produced by a plant or microorganism that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms
A)antibiotic
B)beta-blocker
C)bisphosphonate
D)caffeine
E)calcium channel blocker
F)cathartic
G)diuretic
H)emetic
I)glucocorticoid
J)hypnotic

Question

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Antibiotics are drugs produced by a plant or microorganism that have the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms.

Answer: D 
 Caffeine is a stimulant drug that occurs naturally in some plants, such as coffee and tea.

Answer: F 
 Cathartics are drugs that promote bowel movements and relieve constipation.

Answer: G 
 Diuretics are drugs that increase urine production and promote the elimination of excess fluid from the body.

Answer: H 
 Emetics are drugs that induce vomiting.

Answer: I 
 Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones that are naturally produced by the adrenal glands and are involved in various physiological functions, including the regulation of the immune system and metabolism.

Answer: J 
 Hypnotics are drugs that are used to induce sleep or to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

The terms B, C, and E do not match the given definition.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions