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What is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants known as?
What is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants known as?
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy (correct)
- Pharmacotherapy
Which of the following is a primary focus of pharmacognosy?
Which of the following is a primary focus of pharmacognosy?
- Synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs in laboratories
- Clinical trials of new synthetic drugs
- Isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from natural sources (correct)
- Development of genetically modified organisms for drug production
What role does ethnobotany play in pharmacognosy?
What role does ethnobotany play in pharmacognosy?
- Analyzing the chemical composition of synthetic drugs
- Studying the traditional uses of plants by indigenous cultures for medicinal purposes (correct)
- Investigating the pharmacokinetics of natural compounds
- Developing new drug delivery systems
What type of capsules are designed to release their contents immediately upon ingestion?
What type of capsules are designed to release their contents immediately upon ingestion?
Which type of capsule is designed to release its contents at a specific location in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which type of capsule is designed to release its contents at a specific location in the gastrointestinal tract?
What type of capsule is commonly used for containing oils, suspensions, and non-aqueous solutions?
What type of capsule is commonly used for containing oils, suspensions, and non-aqueous solutions?
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Pharmaceutical Sciences
- The study of medicinal drugs derived from plants is known as pharmacognosy.
Focus of Pharmacognosy
- A primary focus of pharmacognosy is the discovery of new medicinal compounds from natural sources.
Role of Ethnobotany
- Ethnobotany plays a crucial role in pharmacognosy by providing valuable information about the traditional use of plants for medicinal purposes.
Types of Capsules
- Immediate Release Capsules: designed to release their contents immediately upon ingestion.
- Enteric Coated Capsules: designed to release their contents at a specific location in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Soft Gelatin Capsules: commonly used for containing oils, suspensions, and non-aqueous solutions.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacognosy with this quiz! Explore the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants and learn about its primary focus. Discover the role of ethnobotany in pharmacognosy and deepen your understanding of this fascinating field.
