Pharmacology: Statins and Cholesterol Biosynthesis

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Which of the following essential oils is obtained from the heartwood of Juniperus oxycedrus?

Tea Tree Oil
Clove oil
Pine tar
Cade oil (correct)

What is the primary constituent of Anethole Anise?

Eugenol
Safrole
Cineole
Anethole (correct)

Which of the following essential oils is used as a treatment for toothache?

Lavender oil
Clove oil (correct)
Eucalyptus
Tea Tree Oil

What is the secondary constituent of Sassafras oil?

Safrole (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following essential oils is used as an expectorant?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following essential oils is obtained from the flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus?

Clove oil (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target of Histatins?

Cholesterol production (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential severe side effect of steroids?

Rhabdomyolysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method of extraction is applicable to fresh plant drugs such as peppermint and spearmint?

Direct Steam Distillation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following essential oils is NOT obtained through steam distillation?

Lemon Peel (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the Mevalonate pathway in Eukaryotic and Single cell organisms?

2x Phosphorylation occurs at position 5 in Eukaryotic cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is responsible for the anti-infective properties of Camphor oil?

None of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general method for obtaining citrus oil?

Ecuelle Method (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which method of extraction is applicable for plants parts containing a small amount of volatile oil?

Enfleurage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following oils is used as a flavoring agent and stimulant?

Lemon Peel (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is a ketone volatile oil?

Camphor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following oils is used as a perfume and insect repellent?

Citronella Oil (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is a phenol volatile oil?

Eugenol (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of True Resins when they evaporate?

They deposit a varnish-like film and burn with a characteristic smoky flame (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of Rosin?

Resin acids, known as Abietic acid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of isolation of Resins by making an incision in the plant part?

Tapping method (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the combination of a resin with a sugar compound via a glycosidic linkage?

Glycoresin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the resinous substance that covers the insect itself and twigs of the plant?

Shellac (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the mixture of a volatile oil and a resin?

Oleoresin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the resin of Mastiche?

Mastichic acid (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is commonly used as a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

Piper methysticum (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of resin in dried Cannabis sativa?

15-20% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used as a flavoring agent in Quinine formulations?

Eriodictyon californicum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of A.Cuarteros?

Paint (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the resin obtained from Cannabis sativa?