Pharmacognosy Chapter 1: Introduction
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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting deterioration of crude drugs under physicochemical factors?

  • Moisture
  • Bacteria and Fungi (correct)
  • Temperature
  • Light
  • What is the primary reason for packing crude drugs?

  • To prevent moisture and light exposure
  • To improve the quality of drugs on storage
  • To stop enzymatic activity and retain natural color
  • To facilitate shipment and protect the drugs (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about storage of crude drugs is NOT true?

  • Drugs containing fixed oils cannot become rancid during storage (correct)
  • The quality of some drugs improves on storage, such as Frangula and Cascara barks
  • Aromatic drugs containing volatile oils can lose their aroma during storage
  • Drugs may deteriorate if stored under uncontrolled conditions
  • What is the purpose of rapid drying of crude drugs?

    <p>To prevent decomposition and retain natural color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature range is enzymatic activity immediately stopped during rapid drying of crude drugs?

    <p>$55^\circ\text{C} - 70^\circ\text{C}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs may lose their activity during storage?

    <p>Digitalis leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential issue with aromatic drugs containing volatile oils during storage?

    <p>They may lose their aroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a biological factor affecting deterioration of crude drugs?

    <p>Light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in the text to refer to the addition of inferior or foreign substances to crude drugs?

    <p>Adulteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of drying crude drugs in the text?

    <p>Oven drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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