MIDTERM 18 - Indole Alkaloid Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Rauwolfia root, serpentina root, chhotachand, and Indian snakeroot are common names of ___________ (Indole alkaloid plants)
A
Rauwolfia
1
Q
Rauwolfia (Scientific name)
A
Rauwolfia serpentina
2
Q
Rauwolfia (Family)
A
Apocynaceae
3
Q
Lowers BP; treatment for neuropsychiatric disorder (Constituents of rauwolfia)
A
Reserpine
4
Q
Antihypertensive; higher dose leads to depression (Constituents of rauwolfia)
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Rescinnamine
5
Q
An antihypertensive and tranquilizer (Constituents of rauwolfia)
A
Dereserpine
6
Q
Ergot (Scientific name)
A
Claviceps purpurea
7
Q
Ergot (Family)
A
Clavicipitaceae
8
Q
Ergot (2 common names) (RS)
A
Rye ergot, Scale cornutum
9
Q
Ergot (3 constituents) (EEE)
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Ergotoxine, Ergotamine, Ergonovine
10
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Ergot (Use)
A
Oxytoxic
