Pharmacology: Science of Drugs and Their Effects
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Pharmacology: Science of Drugs and Their Effects

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Which of the following is a drug derived from a plant source?

Nicotine

Where is atropine derived from?

Digitalis plant

Which of the following drugs is present in tea?

Tannic acid

Where is streptomycin derived from?

<p>Streptomyces griseus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones comes from the pituitary gland?

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

In which part of the plant do cardiac glycosides like digitalin come from?

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

What does the term 'Pharmacology' refer to?

<p>The science dealing with the therapeutic uses and toxic effects of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the FDA define drugs?

<p>Substances used for curing, preventing, or diagnosing diseases in humans or animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Toxicology primarily focus on?

<p>The harmful effects of drugs and toxic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pharmacokinetics mainly concerned with?

<p>Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pharmacodynamics related to?

<p>Study of drug actions and mechanisms of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category does 'Plant' fall into regarding the natural sources of drugs?

<p>Category A - Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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