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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Snowdrop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used for cancer chemotherapy?

<p>Madagascar periwinkle (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are cosmeceuticals?

<p>Cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are markers in the context of herbal substances?

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

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

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

What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?

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

What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?

<p>Spontaneous reporting, single case report, cohort studies (A)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quinine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caffeine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Emetine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are cosmeceuticals?

<p>Cosmetic products with medical benefits (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are markers in the context of herbal substances?

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

Which plant is used for the treatment of Parkinsonism?

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

What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacy?

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

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

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

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

<p>Antibiotic tablet (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?

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

Which type of markers serve solely for analytical purpose?

<p>Analytical markers (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caffeine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stychnine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used for the treatment of malaria?

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

What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacology?

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

What is the main intended action of functional foods?

<p>To support specific physiological functions (D)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are cosmeceuticals?

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

What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?

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

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

<p>Antibiotics (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?

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

What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?

<p>To report suspected adverse reactions (A)</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) (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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