Pyrethrin Constituents

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What is the effect of pyrethrins on the nervous systems of insects?

  • They attack the nervous system, causing paralysis and rapid knockdown. (correct)
  • They have no effect on the nervous system, only causing physical damage.
  • They stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity.
  • They increase the nervous system's resistance to other insecticides.

What is one of the uses of pyrethrins in veterinary medicine?

  • Ectoparasiticide (correct)
  • Surgery anesthesia
  • Vaccination against diseases
  • Treatment of skin allergies

What is the advantage of pyrethrins in terms of environmental safety?

  • They are biodegradable and decompose easily on exposure to light. (correct)
  • They are persistent and do not degrade easily.
  • They are highly soluble in water and contaminate water sources.
  • They are highly toxic to mammals and birds.

What is the form in which pyrethrins are often used in agriculture?

<p>Powder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of pyrethrins in controlling insects?

<p>They attack the nervous system, causing paralysis and rapid knockdown. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the uses of pyrethrins in human medicine?

<p>Treatment of head lice and scabies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of pyrethrins compared to synthetic insecticides?

<p>They are less toxic to mammals and birds, and are biodegradable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of pyrethrins on fish?

<p>They are highly toxic to fish. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sesquiterpene lactone bitter principle in the powder?

<p>Santonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of light on santonin?

<p>It converts santonin to chromosantonin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action of santonin on worms?

<p>It paralyzes the anterior end of the worm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using a purgative in conjunction with santonin?

<p>It helps to pass the worm out of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the pollen grains in the powder?

<p>They are spheroidal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Kaselbach test in the identification of the powder?

<p>To identify the presence of santonin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of adding drops of conc. H2SO4 and FeCl3 to the benzene extract residue?

<p>It produces a reddish-violet color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of the powder in medicine?

<p>As an anthelminthic to expel round worms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of knock-down of blow flies when testing for insecticidal activity?

<p>All flies must fall down within 30 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the botanical origin of Santonica flower?

<p>Dried unexpanded flower-heads of Artemisia cina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical origin of Santonica flower?

<p>China, Kazakhstan, and Turkestan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the flowers of Santonica?

<p>Actinomorphic, hermaphrodite, calyx is absent, 5 united petals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Williamson reagent in testing Santonica flower?

<p>To produce a crimson red color reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name of the plant from which Santonica flower is derived?

<p>Levant wormseed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the test for insecticidal activity in Santonica flower?

<p>To test its efficacy against scabies and head lice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of biological testing in Santonica flower?

<p>To test its insecticidal activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Flowers

  • Have a slightly aromatic odor and a bitter, acrid taste
  • Active constituents include:
    • Two groups of esters: Pyrethrin I, jasmolin I, and cinerin I (esters of chrysanthemic acid), and Pyrethrin II, jasmolin II, and cinerin II (esters of pyrethric acid)
    • Volatile oils
    • Resins

Microscopic Elements

  • T-shaped hair
  • Compositae hair
  • Spherical spiny pollen grains

Uses

  • Insecticide (pest control in agriculture)
  • Treatment of head lice and scabies
  • Ectoparasiticide in veterinary medicine

Mechanism of Action

  • Pyrethrins attack the nervous systems of insects, causing paralysis and rapid knockdown
  • Harmful to fish, but low mammalian toxicity and biodegradable

Physical Characters of Powder

  • Color: grayish-green
  • Odor: aromatic
  • Taste: bitter camphoraceous

Characteristic Microscopic Elements

  • Spheroidal pollen grains
  • Cottony hair
  • Compositae hair

Santonica Flower (Levant Wormseed)

  • Botanical origin: dried unexpanded flower-heads of Artemisia cina, family Asteraceae
  • Geographical origin: China, Kazakhstan, and Turkestan

Active Constituents

  • Sesquiterpene lactone bitter principles: santonin (main)
  • Volatile oils

Uses

  • Anthelminthic to expel roundworms (Ascaris)

Mode of Action

  • Santonin paralyzes the anterior end of the worm, while stimulating the posterior end, causing the worm to lose its ability to maintain its position in the host

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