10 Questions
Which substances are responsible for the pharmacologic action of natural products?
2° metabolites
Which of the following is an example of a mineral source of natural drugs?
Ecopharmacognosy
What is the study of drugs of bio origin and knowledge about drugs and pharmaceuticals called?
Pharmacognosy
Which substance found in the Venus flytrap makes insects dizzy when ingested?
Coinine
What is the term used to describe the study of the history, distribution, cultivation, collection, preparation, identification, evaluation, preservation, and commerce of natural drugs?
Pharmacognosy
Which of the following is NOT a component found in the Venus flytrap?
Spartine
What is the term used to describe the substances responsible for the pharmacologic action of natural products?
2° metabolites
Which of the following is NOT a category of natural drugs studied in pharmacognosy?
Microorganisms
What is the term used to describe the study of the history, distribution, cultivation, collection, preparation, identification, evaluation, preservation, and commerce of natural drugs?
Ecopharmacognosy
Which insect is known to be an aphrodisiac and may induce prolonged erection and blisters when exposed to its lactone glycosides?
Blistering flies
Study Notes
Natural Products and Pharmacology
- The pharmacologic action of natural products is attributed to bioactive substances.
- Minerals are a source of natural drugs, with examples including mercury and sulfur.
- The study of drugs of bio origin and knowledge about drugs and pharmaceuticals is called pharmacognosy.
Venus Flytrap
- The substance found in the Venus flytrap that makes insects dizzy when ingested is a narcotic alkaloid called Dionaea.
- The Venus flytrap does not contain alkaloids, but rather contains other substances like flavonoids and phenolic acids.
Pharmacology and Natural Drugs
- The term used to describe the study of the history, distribution, cultivation, collection, preparation, identification, evaluation, preservation, and commerce of natural drugs is pharmacognosy.
- The term used to describe the substances responsible for the pharmacologic action of natural products is bioactive substances or pharmacologically active compounds.
Categories of Natural Drugs
- The categories of natural drugs studied in pharmacognosy include plant, animal, and microbial sources.
- Hormones are not a category of natural drugs studied in pharmacognosy.
Insects and Natural Substances
- The Spanish fly, a type of insect, is known to be an aphrodisiac and may induce prolonged erection and blisters when exposed to its lactone glycosides.
Test your knowledge of pharmacognosy with this quiz! Learn about the fascinating world of bio-origin drugs and their specific components. Explore the alkaloid aromatic substances found in the Venus flytrap and discover the biochem and economic features of natural drugs.
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