36 Questions
Which environmental factor affects the density of medicinal plants?
Temperature
Which of the following are considered medicinal plants in cold regions?
Balsams and pinus
What type of plants work to resist dry weather and water shortage?
Xerophytes plants
Which step comes after cultivation in the process of drug production?
Collection (harvesting)
What factors affect the quantity and quality of active constituents in drugs collected from plants?
Collection time and growth stage of the plant part
Which plants are collected by unskilled workers according to the text?
Olive and jojoba
When should the leaves of peppermint and spearmint plants be collected according to the text?
Spring season
Which plant part should be collected in its full maturity stage according to the text?
Leaves of tobacco, senna, and digitalis
What is the process of protecting a newly produced drug with a packet or container called?
Packaging
Why is long storage not recommended for most drugs?
It leads to destruction of active constituents
How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored?
In cool, fully closed, dark, and fully filled containers
What type of drying can be done using oven heat in certain conditions without affecting plant constituents?
Artificial drying
Why might cascara bark need long storage?
To increase its medicinal properties
How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored?
In cool, fully closed, and dark containers
What is the process of protecting a newly produced drug with a packet or container called?
Packaging
Why should Digitalis be stored carefully?
To avoid the absorption of water and moisture leading to mold growth
What compound is formed when salicin is oxidized in the human body?
Salicylic acid
Which compound can be derived from the molecular structure of digitonine from the seeds of the digitalis plant?
Cortisone
What is the compound morphine originally derived from?
Opium poppy
Which acid is used as a model to form aspirin?
Salicylic acid
What are the main factors affecting the geographical distribution of medicinal plants?
Temperature, moisture, and soil
Which of the following is an example of a xerophyte plant according to the text?
Aloe
What are the main medicinal plants in a cold region according to the text?
Balsams, pinus, Digitalis, and Crocus
What is the most important step in the process of drug production according to the text?
Collection (harvesting)
What is the primary purpose of drying plant material according to the text?
To prevent the action of enzymes and chemical changes
Why is slow drying at moderate temperature recommended for vanilla pods?
To prevent the enzymatic activity from converting active constituents into inactive substances
In what conditions can open-air drying be done using sun exposure?
For crude drugs affected by light and high temperature
Why is it important to dry plants containing volatile oils as soon as possible?
To prevent the loss of aromatic and volatile substances
What compound is formed when salicin is oxidized in the human body?
Salicylic acid
Which compound derived from the seeds of the digitalis plant can be used as a precursor to form cortisone, sex hormones, and vit.D?
Digitonine
What modification of molecular structure can lead to the production of codeine from morphine?
Reduction
What is the model compound used to form aspirin from salicylic acid?
Profen
How should volatile oil, fixed oils, and other moist sensitive drugs be stored to avoid oxidation or deterioration?
In cool, fully closed, dark and fully filled container
Why is long storage of drugs generally not recommended?
Because it promotes the growth of mold and bacteria
What process is needed for certain drugs like cascara bark that require long storage to obtain the required active constituents?
Curing or sweating
What is the process by which a newly produced drug is protected by a packet or some kind of bottle or container?
Packaging
Learn about the geographical distribution of medicinal plants based on environmental conditions such as temperature, moisture, and soil. Explore the main medicinal plants found in hot regions and their significance in different geographic areas.
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