Geographical Distribution of Medicinal Plants: Temperature and Soil Factors
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Which environmental factor affects the density of medicinal plants?

  • Altitude
  • Light intensity
  • Temperature (correct)
  • Rainfall

    • Which of the following are considered medicinal plants in cold regions?

  • Cacao and kola
  • Balsams and pinus (correct)
  • Coffee bean and black pepper
  • Olive and citrus spp.

    • What type of plants work to resist dry weather and water shortage?

  • Xerophytes plants (correct)
  • Hydrophytes plants
  • Mesophytes plants
  • Epiphytes plants

    • Which step comes after cultivation in the process of drug production?

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

    What factors affect the quantity and quality of active constituents in drugs collected from plants?

    <p>Collection time and growth stage of the plant part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plants are collected by unskilled workers according to the text?

    <p>Olive and jojoba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the leaves of peppermint and spearmint plants be collected according to the text?

    <p>Spring season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant part should be collected in its full maturity stage according to the text?

    <p>Leaves of tobacco, senna, and digitalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of protecting a newly produced drug with a packet or container called?

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

    Why is long storage not recommended for most drugs?

    <p>It leads to destruction of active constituents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored?

    <p>In cool, fully closed, dark, and fully filled containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drying can be done using oven heat in certain conditions without affecting plant constituents?

    <p>Artificial drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might cascara bark need long storage?

    <p>To increase its medicinal properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored?

    <p>In cool, fully closed, and dark containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of protecting a newly produced drug with a packet or container called?

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

    Why should Digitalis be stored carefully?

    <p>To avoid the absorption of water and moisture leading to mold growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is formed when salicin is oxidized in the human body?

    <p>Salicylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound can be derived from the molecular structure of digitonine from the seeds of the digitalis plant?

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

    What is the compound morphine originally derived from?

    <p>Opium poppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid is used as a model to form aspirin?

    <p>Salicylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main factors affecting the geographical distribution of medicinal plants?

    <p>Temperature, moisture, and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a xerophyte plant according to the text?

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

    What are the main medicinal plants in a cold region according to the text?

    <p>Balsams, pinus, Digitalis, and Crocus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important step in the process of drug production according to the text?

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

    What is the primary purpose of drying plant material according to the text?

    <p>To prevent the action of enzymes and chemical changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is slow drying at moderate temperature recommended for vanilla pods?

    <p>To prevent the enzymatic activity from converting active constituents into inactive substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what conditions can open-air drying be done using sun exposure?

    <p>For crude drugs affected by light and high temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to dry plants containing volatile oils as soon as possible?

    <p>To prevent the loss of aromatic and volatile substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is formed when salicin is oxidized in the human body?

    <p>Salicylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound derived from the seeds of the digitalis plant can be used as a precursor to form cortisone, sex hormones, and vit.D?

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

    What modification of molecular structure can lead to the production of codeine from morphine?

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

    What is the model compound used to form aspirin from salicylic acid?

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

    How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored to avoid oxidation or deterioration?

    <p>In cool, fully closed, dark and fully filled container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is long storage of drugs generally not recommended?

    <p>Because it promotes the growth of mold and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is needed for certain drugs like cascara bark that require long storage to obtain the required active constituents?

    <p>Curing or sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which a newly produced drug is protected by a packet or some kind of bottle or container?

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

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