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What is the purpose of the sieve in the classification process?
What is the purpose of the sieve in the classification process?
- To measure the size of the particles
- To remove all the particles from the material
- To blend the coarse and fine particles together
- To separate the coarse particles from the fine particles (correct)
What is the purpose of blowing the material to be classified with compressed air?
What is the purpose of blowing the material to be classified with compressed air?
- To generate static electricity and attract the particles
- To allow the particles to sediment according to their weight (correct)
- To remove any impurities from the material
- To create a uniform distribution of the particles
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in the preparation and quality of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in the preparation and quality of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
- Drying
- Extraction
- Cultivation
- Packaging (correct)
Which of the following factors must be considered during the storage of plant crude drugs?
Which of the following factors must be considered during the storage of plant crude drugs?
What is the purpose of the grinding step in the preparation of medicinal plants?
What is the purpose of the grinding step in the preparation of medicinal plants?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can impact the supply and availability of phytopharmaceuticals?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can impact the supply and availability of phytopharmaceuticals?
What is the main issue with storing drugs in powdered form according to the text?
What is the main issue with storing drugs in powdered form according to the text?
What is the optimal temperature range for storing medicinal herbs according to the text?
What is the optimal temperature range for storing medicinal herbs according to the text?
What is the main issue with storing medicinal herbs at high temperatures according to the text?
What is the main issue with storing medicinal herbs at high temperatures according to the text?
What is the recommended moisture content for storing medicinal herbs?
What is the recommended moisture content for storing medicinal herbs?
What is the main issue with storing medicinal herbs with excessive moisture content according to the text?
What is the main issue with storing medicinal herbs with excessive moisture content according to the text?
What is the purpose of using desiccants like quicklime, silica gel or roasted rice in the storage of medicinal herbs according to the text?
What is the purpose of using desiccants like quicklime, silica gel or roasted rice in the storage of medicinal herbs according to the text?
What is one reason for intentional adulteration mentioned in the text?
What is one reason for intentional adulteration mentioned in the text?
Why might waste products be used as adulterants according to the text?
Why might waste products be used as adulterants according to the text?
How can adulteration be done with superficially similar inferior natural substances?
How can adulteration be done with superficially similar inferior natural substances?
Which example of intentional adulteration involves substituting with inferior commercial varieties?
Which example of intentional adulteration involves substituting with inferior commercial varieties?
Why is clove used as an example of intentional adulteration in the text?
Why is clove used as an example of intentional adulteration in the text?
What is a common practice highlighted in the text for adulterating drugs containing volatile oils?
What is a common practice highlighted in the text for adulterating drugs containing volatile oils?
What is the correct order of steps involved in the preparation of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
What is the correct order of steps involved in the preparation of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
Why is it important to grind the plant material after drying?
Why is it important to grind the plant material after drying?
Which machine is commonly used for grinding plant materials to produce low-dust powders of leaves and roots?
Which machine is commonly used for grinding plant materials to produce low-dust powders of leaves and roots?
After grinding plant materials, what must be done to ensure proper particle size?
After grinding plant materials, what must be done to ensure proper particle size?
What process involves passing the material through a sieve of suitable mesh size?
What process involves passing the material through a sieve of suitable mesh size?
Which method is used for sifting after grinding that involves blast sifting?
Which method is used for sifting after grinding that involves blast sifting?
What is the main purpose of extracting medicinal plants for the commercial market?
What is the main purpose of extracting medicinal plants for the commercial market?
What is the process used to obtain a plant extract?
What is the process used to obtain a plant extract?
What is the main difference between dry extracts and fluid extracts?
What is the main difference between dry extracts and fluid extracts?
What is the main purpose of tinctures?
What is the main purpose of tinctures?
Which of the following is not a step involved in the preparation and quality control of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
Which of the following is not a step involved in the preparation and quality control of medicinal plants for the commercial market?
What is the meaning of adulteration in the context of medicinal plants?
What is the meaning of adulteration in the context of medicinal plants?
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