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What effect do saponins have on erythrocytes?
What effect do saponins have on erythrocytes?
- Promote erythrocyte growth
- Increase hemoglobin production
- Prevent hemolysis through membrane stabilization
- Induce hemolysis by changing membrane permeability (correct)
Why does hemolysis take place on parenteral administration of saponins?
Why does hemolysis take place on parenteral administration of saponins?
- Increased permeability in the digestive system
- Enhanced absorption through skin
- Limited absorption by mouth (correct)
- Reduced toxicity through injection
What is the toxicological importance of furanocoumarins?
What is the toxicological importance of furanocoumarins?
- Reduction of skin irritation
- Enhanced skin pigmentation
- Prevention of skin disorders
- Photosensitive properties causing skin damage (correct)
How does light affect the skin after percutaneous or oral absorption of furanocoumarins?
How does light affect the skin after percutaneous or oral absorption of furanocoumarins?
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What has been the recent success of xanthotoxins in treatment?
What has been the recent success of xanthotoxins in treatment?
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What is the effect of saponins on erythrocytes?
What is the effect of saponins on erythrocytes?
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Why does hemolysis take place on parenteral administration of saponins?
Why does hemolysis take place on parenteral administration of saponins?
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What is the toxicological importance of furanocoumarins?
What is the toxicological importance of furanocoumarins?
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How do plant extracts containing furanocoumarins affect pigmentation defects?
How do plant extracts containing furanocoumarins affect pigmentation defects?
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What treatment has met with considerable success for symptomatic treatment of psoriasis?
What treatment has met with considerable success for symptomatic treatment of psoriasis?
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