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Which family does Opium belong to?
Which family does Opium belong to?
- Fabaceae
- Clavicipitaceae
- Asteraceae
- Papaveraceae (correct)
What is the primary medical use of Opium and morphine?
What is the primary medical use of Opium and morphine?
- Reduce fever
- Treat bacterial infections
- Relieve pain (correct)
- Improve eyesight
What is a contraindication for using Opium?
What is a contraindication for using Opium?
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Common cold symptoms
- Acute or severe asthma (correct)
What alkaloids should Ergot yield according to the text?
What alkaloids should Ergot yield according to the text?
What is the mild sedative found in Opium used for cough mixtures?
What is the mild sedative found in Opium used for cough mixtures?
What is the use of Poppy capsules mentioned in the text?
What is the use of Poppy capsules mentioned in the text?
What are the properties of alkaloids?
What are the properties of alkaloids?
How are alkaloids mainly extracted?
How are alkaloids mainly extracted?
What color change is observed during Dragendorff's Test?
What color change is observed during Dragendorff's Test?
Which reagent is used in Mayer's Test for alkaloids?
Which reagent is used in Mayer's Test for alkaloids?
Where is opium obtained from?
Where is opium obtained from?
What is the basis for the extraction of alkaloids?
What is the basis for the extraction of alkaloids?
What is the main characteristic of alkaloids?
What is the main characteristic of alkaloids?
How many different alkaloids have been discovered in species from over 300 plant families?
How many different alkaloids have been discovered in species from over 300 plant families?
What is the main use of Ergot?
What is the main use of Ergot?
What distinguishes alkaloids as a class of compounds?
What distinguishes alkaloids as a class of compounds?
Which component of Ergot is soluble in water or dilute alcohol?
Which component of Ergot is soluble in water or dilute alcohol?
In which category are alkaloids mainly divided based on their chemical structure?
In which category are alkaloids mainly divided based on their chemical structure?
What is the specific use of Physostigma?
What is the specific use of Physostigma?
What is the pharmacological effect of alkaloids on humans and animals?
What is the pharmacological effect of alkaloids on humans and animals?
Which substance from Ergot is used for the treatment of migraines?
Which substance from Ergot is used for the treatment of migraines?
Apart from immobilizing large animals, what other important clinical uses do alkaloids have?
Apart from immobilizing large animals, what other important clinical uses do alkaloids have?
How does Ergometrine differ from ergotoxine and ergotamine in terms of effect?
How does Ergometrine differ from ergotoxine and ergotamine in terms of effect?
What is the family to which Physostigma venenosum belongs?
What is the family to which Physostigma venenosum belongs?
