Pharmacognosy Quiz
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Which of the following is the definition of pharmacognosy according to the American Society of Pharmacognosy?

  • The study of crude drugs obtained from natural sources (correct)
  • The study of the effects of drugs on the human body
  • The study of synthetic drugs
  • The study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of drugs
  • What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?

  • It is derived from the Latin verb 'cognosco'
  • It is derived from the Latin word 'pharmacum'
  • It is derived from the Greek word 'gnosis' (correct)
  • It is derived from the German word 'pharmakon'
  • Who was the first person to use the term 'pharmacognosy' in a published book?

  • Johann Adam Schmidt (correct)
  • Anotheus Seydler
  • The American Society of Pharmacognosy
  • Louis Pasteur
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