Natural Products and Their Uses Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a use of natural products in the pharmaceutical industry?

Development of antibiotics

Production of hormones

Creation of drugs for disease treatment

Manufacture of perfumes (correct)

Which category includes drugs like Morphine, atropine, and digoxin?

Semisynthetic products

Galenical preparations

Crude drugs

Pure compounds (correct)

In the pharmaceutical industry, natural products are primarily used for...

Development of new drugs (correct)

Cosmetic production

Cultivation purposes

Food industry applications

What is the primary difference between crude drugs and pure compounds?

Crude drugs are used as is without further refinement, while pure compounds are refined and isolated. Signup and view all the answers

What information is considered when describing individual drugs according to the text?

Their physical and sensory characters Signup and view all the answers

Which category includes products like Etoposide, teniposide, and hyoscine butyl bromide?

Semisynthetic products Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plants are used as a source for fixed oils in pharmaceutical preparations?

Seeds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a spice or condiment commonly used in medicinal plants?

Citrus fruits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Pyrethrum flower and Red squill in the pharmaceutical industry?

As rodenticides Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs classified based on taxonomical classification according to the text?

By the plants from which they are obtained Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an 'unorganized drug' according to the text?

Consists of gums, resins, and oils Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs grouped according to pharmacological or therapeutic classification?

By their pharmacological action or therapeutic use Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Pharmacognosy?

Studying the structural and chemical characteristics of natural drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Pharmakon' in the word 'Pharmacognosy'?

Drug or medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Pharmacognosy is NOT true?

It is identical to Medicinal Chemistry Signup and view all the answers

What are Crude Drugs according to Pharmacognosy?

Natural substances from vegetable, animal, or mineral origin before extensive processing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of Crude Drugs?

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Pharmacognosy in relation to Crude Drugs?

Studying the structural and chemical properties of unprocessed natural substances Signup and view all the answers