Rauwolfia Serpentina Quiz
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What is the main therapeutic use of Rauwolfia root?

  • Treatment of cardiac arrhythmia
  • Treatment of rattlesnake bites
  • Treatment of insomnia
  • Treatment of hypertension (correct)
  • Which active constituent in Rauwolfia root is important for its therapeutic action?

  • Sorbitol
  • Senegin
  • Reserpine (correct)
  • Ajmaline
  • What is the main therapeutic use of Senega roots?

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Remedy for rattlesnake bites (correct)
  • Treatment of insomnia
  • Treatment of cardiac arrhythmia
  • Which chemical constituent is characteristic of Senega roots?

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

    What is the mechanism of Reserpine as an antihypertensive?

    <p>Decreasing catecholamines levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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