The Power of Mucosa

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Which property of tannins helps in relieving diarrhea and dysentery?

  • Binding effect (correct)
  • Vasoconstrictor effects
  • Mucosa protection
  • Antiseptic effects

What effect do tannins have on small superficial vessels?

  • Mucosa protection
  • Binding effect
  • Antiseptic effects
  • Vasoconstrictor effects (correct)

How do tannins help control indications of gastritis, esophagitis, and irritating bowel disorders?

  • Protein precipitation
  • Vasoconstrictor effects
  • Catechin prevention
  • Anti-inflammatory effect (correct)

Which property of tannins helps in treating infections and dermatitis?

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What effect does catechin have on cancer?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a biological or medicinal property of tannins?

<p>Catechin prevention of cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of tannins in treating infections and dermatitis?

<p>To precipitate protein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do tannins help control indications of gastritis, esophagitis, and irritating bowel disorders?

<p>By reducing hypersecretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer can catechin help prevent?

<p>Colon cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do tannins have on small superficial vessels?

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

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Study Notes

Tannins and Their Properties

  • Tannins possess astringent properties that help relieve diarrhea and dysentery by tightening tissues and reducing secretions.
  • Tannins constrict small superficial blood vessels, leading to reduced bleeding and inflammation.
  • They exert anti-inflammatory effects, aiding in the control of symptoms associated with gastritis, esophagitis, and irritating bowel disorders.
  • Tannins have antimicrobial properties that contribute to their effectiveness in treating infections and dermatitis.
  • The main purpose of tannins in managing infections and dermatitis is to inhibit microbial growth and reduce inflammation.

Catechin's Role in Cancer

  • Catechin has shown promise in preventing certain types of cancer by inhibiting tumor growth and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.
  • Specifically, catechin may help prevent colon cancer through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

Misconceptions About Tannins

  • An unspecified option, not mentioned in the context, is recognized as NOT having biological or medicinal properties associated with tannins.

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