Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The South American Indians chewed coca bush leaves for their euphoric effect.
B) Cocaine is derived from coca bush leaves.
C) Cocaine, the first topical anesthetic drug, was introduced in 1880.
D) The first public demonstration of general anesthesia was performed with inhaled nitrous oxide.


Answer: D

A) This IS a true statement.
B) This IS a true statement.
C) This IS a true statement.
D) It was performed with ether, not nitrous oxide.

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