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What is the primary focus of Pharmacognosy?
What is the primary focus of Pharmacognosy?
- Study of natural drugs (correct)
- Study of synthetic drugs
- Study of vaccines and serums
- Study of surgical techniques
What does 'Gnosis' mean in Greek?
What does 'Gnosis' mean in Greek?
- Herb
- Science
- Medicine
- Knowledge (correct)
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Pharmakon'?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Pharmakon'?
- Knowledge
- Animal
- Drug (correct)
- Plant
Which of the following is included in the scope of Pharmacognosy?
Which of the following is included in the scope of Pharmacognosy?
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What does Pharmacognosy primarily deal with?
What does Pharmacognosy primarily deal with?
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What does pharmacognosy involve?
What does pharmacognosy involve?
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What is an official drug according to the text?
What is an official drug according to the text?
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What happened in the 19th century regarding pure compounds?
What happened in the 19th century regarding pure compounds?
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How can vegetable drugs be arranged for study according to the text?
How can vegetable drugs be arranged for study according to the text?
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When was the term 'Pharmacognosy' first used?
When was the term 'Pharmacognosy' first used?
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