Exploring Novel Foods and Gut Health
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Which molecule was first isolated in 1838 and later identified as salicylic acid in 1899?

  • Atropine
  • Quinine
  • Salicin (correct)
  • Morphine
  • Which molecule's structure was fully established in 1923, after being chemically characterized as an alkaloid in 1817?

  • Quinine
  • Atropine
  • Morphine (correct)
  • Salicin
  • Which molecule's alkaloid structure was elucidated in 1870, after being first isolated in 1826?

  • Caffeine
  • Emetine
  • Stychnine
  • Coniine (correct)
  • Which plant is used for the treatment of malaria?

    <p>Jesuits' bark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Snowdrop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for cancer chemotherapy?

    <p>Madagascar periwinkle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the interdisciplinary scientific exploration of biologically active agents traditionally employed or observed by man?

    <p>Ethnopharmacology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Novel Food?

    <p>Chia seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cosmeceuticals?

    <p>Cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?

    <p>To adjust the content of constituents in the extract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are markers in the context of herbal substances?

    <p>Constituents responsible for measuring therapeutic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of health products are substance-based medical devices?

    <p>Nasal sprays and eye drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the European Union (EU) herbal monograph provide?

    <p>Information about the safety and efficacy of herbal substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?

    <p>To ensure the safety of herbal medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?

    <p>Spontaneous reporting, single case report, cohort studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD), which of the following is an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under this legislation?

    <p>The herbal medicine must be administered orally, externally, or by inhalation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC) according to the text?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a specific medical purpose of a medical device?

    <p>Investigation of physiological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main intended action of a medical device according to the text?

    <p>Assisting in its function by pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule was first isolated in 1820 and had its structure established in 1880?

    <p>Quinine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule's structure was elucidated in 1882, after being first isolated in 1821?

    <p>Caffeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule was fully characterized in 1948, after being first isolated in 1817?

    <p>Emetine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Novel Food?

    <p>Chia seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cosmeceuticals?

    <p>Cosmetic products with medical benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?

    <p>To contain a consistent level of major active constituent or marker compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are markers in the context of herbal substances?

    <p>Chemically defined constituents used for control purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of Parkinsonism?

    <p>Atropa belladonna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacy?

    <p>To develop pharmacy practice and policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between herbal medicines and nutraceutical products?

    <p>Herbal medicines can claim therapeutic effects, while nutraceutical products cannot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of dietary supplements or food integrators?

    <p>To correct nutritional deficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of substance-based medical device?

    <p>Antibiotic tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of European Union (EU) herbal monographs?

    <p>To provide safety information about herbal substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk associated with herbal medicines?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?

    <p>To report adverse reactions to herbal medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of markers serve solely for analytical purpose?

    <p>Analytical markers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD), which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under this legislation?

    <p>The interred use of a herbal medicine will only be authorised on the basis of its traditional history or recognised pharmacological properties of the herbal ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC) according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a specific medical purpose of a medical device according to the text?

    <p>Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment or alleviation of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule's structure was fully established in 1923, after being chemically characterized as an alkaloid in 1817?

    <p>Morphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule's structure was elucidated in 1882, after being first isolated in 1821?

    <p>Caffeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule's alkaloid structure was elucidated in 1870, after being first isolated in 1826?

    <p>Stychnine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of malaria?

    <p>Jesuits' bark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacology?

    <p>To explore biologically active agents traditionally used by humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between herbal medicines and nutraceutical products?

    <p>Herbal medicines can claim therapeutic effects, while nutraceutical products cannot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main intended action of functional foods?

    <p>To support specific physiological functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Novel Food?

    <p>It can be newly developed, innovative food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cosmeceuticals?

    <p>Cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients that have medical benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?

    <p>To control the quality of herbal products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are markers in the context of herbal substances?

    <p>Constituents responsible for measuring the therapeutic activity of plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of substance-based medical device?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of European Union (EU) herbal monographs?

    <p>To evaluate the safety and efficacy data of herbal substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?

    <p>To report suspected adverse reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee is responsible for preparing herbal monographs and allowing for the authorization of herbal medicinal products?

    <p>Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD)?

    <p>Herbal medicines that are intended to be used without supervision by a medical doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main intended action of a medical device according to the text?

    <p>Investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological or pathological process or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?

    <p>To monitor and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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