Pharmacology: Science of Drugs and Their Effects
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Which of the following is a drug derived from a plant source?

  • Nicotine (correct)
  • Heparin
  • Insulin
  • Penicillins

    • Where is atropine derived from?

  • Olive oil
  • Pharmaceutical lab
  • Animal liver
  • Digitalis plant (correct)

    • Which of the following drugs is present in tea?

  • Streptomycin
  • Tannic acid (correct)
  • Heparin
  • Morphine

    • Where is streptomycin derived from?

    <p>Streptomyces griseus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones comes from the pituitary gland?

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

    In which part of the plant do cardiac glycosides like digitalin come from?

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

    What does the term 'Pharmacology' refer to?

    <p>The science dealing with the therapeutic uses and toxic effects of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the FDA define drugs?

    <p>Substances used for curing, preventing, or diagnosing diseases in humans or animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Toxicology primarily focus on?

    <p>The harmful effects of drugs and toxic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pharmacokinetics mainly concerned with?

    <p>Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pharmacodynamics related to?

    <p>Study of drug actions and mechanisms of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category does 'Plant' fall into regarding the natural sources of drugs?

    <p>Category A - Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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