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Which of the following correctly defines a herb?
Which of the following correctly defines a herb?
- A woody plant with a thick trunk and branches.
- A drug derived solely from the roots of a plant.
- A drug composed of the tender parts of a non-woody plant. (correct)
- A type of plant that does not produce flowers.
What is the function of nodes in a plant stem?
What is the function of nodes in a plant stem?
- They store energy for the plant.
- They serve as the primary growth area.
- They are the regions where leaves attach. (correct)
- They act as anchors for the roots.
Which part of the plant axis is referred to as internodes?
Which part of the plant axis is referred to as internodes?
- The areas where flowers bloom.
- The sections between the leaves.
- The segments between the nodes. (correct)
- The tips of the roots.
What types of lower plants are included in the definition of a herb?
What types of lower plants are included in the definition of a herb?
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Which statement about herbs is NOT accurate?
Which statement about herbs is NOT accurate?
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Study Notes
Herbs
- Herb is a drug derived from the tender parts of non-woody plants
- These parts include the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits
- The stem is an important part of the plant's structure, bearing leaves at points called nodes.
- The spaces between the nodes are called internodes.
- The term "herb" can also encompass lower plant species like algae, fungi, and lichens.
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