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Which operation involves the mechanical reduction of the size of solid particle sizes?
Which operation involves the mechanical reduction of the size of solid particle sizes?
- Granulation (correct)
- Filtration
- Distillation
- Mixing
What is the primary purpose of unit operations in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the primary purpose of unit operations in pharmaceutical technology?
- To reduce the size of solid particles
- To directly use active substances and excipients in drug manufacture
- To make active substances and excipients suitable for use in production (correct)
- To perform chemical reactions on active substances
Which unit operation involves the process of heat transfer and drying?
Which unit operation involves the process of heat transfer and drying?
- Distillation (correct)
- Filtration
- Sieving
- Mixing
What does the process of granulation include?
What does the process of granulation include?
What is the main reason for reducing the sizes of particles in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the main reason for reducing the sizes of particles in pharmaceutical technology?
Which method is commonly used for reducing the size of particles through crushing in pharmacies?
Which method is commonly used for reducing the size of particles through crushing in pharmacies?
When working with substances such as iodine and methylene blue, which type of mortar may be preferred for grinding?
When working with substances such as iodine and methylene blue, which type of mortar may be preferred for grinding?
What is the primary purpose of grinding by the aid of a solvent in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the primary purpose of grinding by the aid of a solvent in pharmaceutical technology?
Which characteristic of particles increases as their size decreases during grinding?
Which characteristic of particles increases as their size decreases during grinding?
What should be the basis for mixing in the mortar during grinding?
What should be the basis for mixing in the mortar during grinding?
What is the disadvantage associated with grinding active ingredients in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the disadvantage associated with grinding active ingredients in pharmaceutical technology?
What is levigation used for in pharmaceutical technology?
What is levigation used for in pharmaceutical technology?
What does widening circular motions of pestle in the mortar facilitate during mixing?
What does widening circular motions of pestle in the mortar facilitate during mixing?
Why might a porcelain mortar be preferred over a glass mortar for grinding certain substances?
Why might a porcelain mortar be preferred over a glass mortar for grinding certain substances?
What is the primary purpose of preparing a paste through levigation in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the primary purpose of preparing a paste through levigation in pharmaceutical technology?
What is the purpose of using widening circular motions of pestle during mixing in the mortar?
What is the purpose of using widening circular motions of pestle during mixing in the mortar?
