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Which part of the strychnos nux vomica tree is toxic?
Which part of the strychnos nux vomica tree is toxic?
What is the main alkaloid found in the seeds of strychnos nux vomica?
What is the main alkaloid found in the seeds of strychnos nux vomica?
Which part of the strychnos nux vomica tree contains only brucine?
Which part of the strychnos nux vomica tree contains only brucine?
What is the appearance of the seeds of nux vomica?
What is the appearance of the seeds of nux vomica?
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Which alkaloid is more poisonous, strychnine or brucine?
Which alkaloid is more poisonous, strychnine or brucine?
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Which part of the body absorbs strychnine?
Which part of the body absorbs strychnine?
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How is strychnine excreted from the body?
How is strychnine excreted from the body?
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What is the primary use of strychnine?
What is the primary use of strychnine?
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Which alkaloid is found in the bark, wood, and leaves of nux vomica?
Which alkaloid is found in the bark, wood, and leaves of nux vomica?
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What is the color of the seeds of nux vomica?
What is the color of the seeds of nux vomica?
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Which neurotransmitter is not affected by the action of strychnine?
Which neurotransmitter is not affected by the action of strychnine?
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What symptoms occur rapidly when strychnine is swallowed?
What symptoms occur rapidly when strychnine is swallowed?
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Where does strychnine competitively block receptor sites?
Where does strychnine competitively block receptor sites?
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What is the primary effect of strychnine on the spinal cord?
What is the primary effect of strychnine on the spinal cord?
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What happens when the seeds of nux vomica are swallowed or crushed?
What happens when the seeds of nux vomica are swallowed or crushed?
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Which of the following is a symptom that precedes convulsions?
Which of the following is a symptom that precedes convulsions?
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What is the characteristic appearance of the face during convulsions?
What is the characteristic appearance of the face during convulsions?
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Which muscle contraction results in risus sardonicus during convulsions?
Which muscle contraction results in risus sardonicus during convulsions?
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Which body position is typically observed during convulsions?
Which body position is typically observed during convulsions?
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What is the primary type of muscle movement during convulsions?
What is the primary type of muscle movement during convulsions?
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