Health And Disease

Question 1

Commonly abused drugs are

Answer 1

Opioids,cannabinoids,coca alkaloids

Question 2

Opioids explain ?

Answer 2

Receptors present in CNS and GIT
Ex- heroin ( smack)
White,odourless,bitter
Acetylation of morphine
Extracted from latex of poppy plant papever somniferum
Heroin slows down body function
Morphine is seductive and painkiller

Question 3

Cannabinoids explain?

Answer 3

Receptors in brain
Obtained from canabis sativa
Generally taken by inhalation and oral ingestion
Affects on cardiovascular system

Resin-hashish,charas
Flower-marijuana
Leaf- ganja,bhang

Question 4

Cocaine explain ?

Answer 4

Coca alkaloids ( coke, crack)
Erthroxylum coca
Interfere neurotransmitter dopamine
Produces a sense of euphorbia and increased energy
Excessive dosage can cause hallucinations

Question 5

Hallucinations propertys plants example

Answer 5

Datura and atropa belladona