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?

<p>Crude drugs are used as is without further refinement, while pure compounds are refined and isolated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their physical and sensory characters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>By the plants from which they are obtained (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Consists of gums, resins, and oils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs grouped according to pharmacological or therapeutic classification?

<p>By their pharmacological action or therapeutic use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Pharmacognosy?

<p>Studying the structural and chemical characteristics of natural drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Drug or medicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Pharmacognosy is NOT true?

<p>It is identical to Medicinal Chemistry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Crude Drugs according to Pharmacognosy?

<p>Natural substances from vegetable, animal, or mineral origin before extensive processing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Studying the structural and chemical properties of unprocessed natural substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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