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Which medicinal plant is commonly used for the treatment of motion sickness?
Which medicinal plant is commonly used for the treatment of motion sickness?
- Colchicine
- Atropine (correct)
- Pilocarpine
- Morphine
In which system are morphine and codeine commonly used?
In which system are morphine and codeine commonly used?
- The gastrointestinal and biliary system
- The respiratory system
- The central nervous system (correct)
- The cardiovascular system
Which system benefits from the use of plants and their derivatives to treat problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia?
Which system benefits from the use of plants and their derivatives to treat problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia?
- Infectious diseases
- The endocrine system
- The gastrointestinal and biliary system (correct)
- The reproductive tract
Which plant derivative offers useful treatment alternatives for problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, and flatulence?
Which plant derivative offers useful treatment alternatives for problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, and flatulence?
For which major health problems are dietary measures typically ineffective, requiring the use of phytomedicines?
For which major health problems are dietary measures typically ineffective, requiring the use of phytomedicines?
What is a common cause of constipation?
What is a common cause of constipation?
Which symptom is often associated with constipation?
Which symptom is often associated with constipation?
What is the main adverse effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives and saline purgatives?
What is the main adverse effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives and saline purgatives?
Which type of laxative draws water into the gut to soften the stool?
Which type of laxative draws water into the gut to soften the stool?
When is the use of stimulant laxatives and saline purgatives preferred?
When is the use of stimulant laxatives and saline purgatives preferred?
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