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PCOG: ALKALOIDS, ENZYMES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT PROTEINS Flashcards

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What are alkaloids?

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Organic nitrogenous compounds with varied pharmacologic actions.

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What is the pH and taste characteristic of alkaloids?

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Basic pH and bitter taste.

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What is the physical state of most alkaloids?

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Usually crystalline or amorphous solids.

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Which alkaloids are exceptions and exist as liquids?

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Coniine, Nicotine, Sparteine, and Arecoline (CNSA).

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What color is berberine, and what is its significance?

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Berberine is yellow and is rich in the plant Makabuhay.

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What is required for a compound to be classified as a true alkaloid?

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It should be derived from amino acids.

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What are the four types of amines found in alkaloids?

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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary amines.

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What are alkaloidal bases known as?

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Free alkaloids.

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How can alkaloids be made soluble in water?

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By converting them into salts.

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What is an example of an alkaloidal salt?

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Quinine sulfate.

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Who discovered narcotine and in what year?

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Derosne discovered narcotine in 1803.

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What is the most important opium alkaloid?

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Morphine.

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Which alkaloids were discovered by Pelletier and Caventou?

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Brucine, emetine, strychnine, piperine, quinine, caffeine, colchicine, and coniine.

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What is the significance of Schiff’s discovery?

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He established the structure of coniine, the first alkaloid with an established structure.

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What are true alkaloids?

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Compounds with nitrogen atoms enclosed within a ring system.

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What are pseudoalkaloids?

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Alkaloids that are not derived from amino acids.

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What is the role of tannic acid in relation to alkaloids?

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It acts as a universal antidote by precipitating alkaloids and inhibiting their absorption in the stomach.

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What is the classification of alkaloids based on their structure?

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They can be classified as true alkaloids, pseudoalkaloids, and protoalkaloids.

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What is the Shikimic Acid Pathway?

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A metabolic pathway that leads to the synthesis of various compounds including gallic acid and hydrolyzable tannins.

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What is the positive result for the Marquis test?

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Blue color indicates the presence of codeine.

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What are the products of the chorismate pathway?

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Anthraquinone, Phenol, Alcohol.

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What are the products of the prephenate pathway?

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Aldehyde, Lactone, Flavonoid.

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What is catechin classified as?

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Flavan-3-ol.

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What type of tannins are condensed/non-hydrolyzable?

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NHT (Non-Hydrolyzable Tannins).

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What is the significance of phenylalanine in newborn screening?

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It is tested for the presence of phenyl hydroxylase, which is crucial for the production of tyrosine and affects CNS development.

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What condition is caused by a lack of phenyl hydroxylase?

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Phenylketonuria, which can lead to mental retardation.

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What are the main types of alkaloidal rings mentioned?

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Pyridine, Piperidine, Pyrrolidine, Quinoline, Isoquinoline, Imidazole, Indole, Purine, Tropane.

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What is nicotine derived from?

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Pyrrolidone.

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What is the scientific name for nicotine?

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Nicotiana tabacum.

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What is the primary use of nicotine?

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As a smoking deterrent and CNS stimulant.

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What is the scientific name of Areca Nut?

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Areca catechu.

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What is the main constituent of Areca Nut?

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Arecoline.

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What are the uses of Areca Nut?

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Masticatory (betel chewing), taenicide, anthelmintic (veterinary).

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What is the scientific name of Lobelia?

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Lobelia inflata.

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What is the main constituent of Lobelia?

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Lobeline.

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What is a significant use of Lobelia?

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Smoking deterrent.

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What is the scientific name of Poison Hemlock?

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Conium maculatum.

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What is the main constituent of Poison Hemlock?

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Coniine.

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What historical use did Poison Hemlock have?

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Used by Greeks for executions, including Socrates.

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What is the scientific name of Duboisia?

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Duboisia myoporoides.

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41
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What alkaloids are primarily sourced from Duboisia?

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Atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine.

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What is the scientific name of Belladonna?

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Atropa belladonna.

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What are the main constituents of Belladonna?

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Hyoscyamine and atropine.

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What is a primary use of Belladonna?

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Anticholinergic effects (mydriatic, antidiarrheal).

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What is the scientific name of Jimson Weed?

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Datura stramonium.

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What are the constituents of Jimson Weed?

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Hyoscyamine and scopolamine.

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What is the use of Jimson Weed?

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Anticholinergic, vapor from burnt weed relieves asthma.

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What is the scientific name of Mandragora?

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Mandragora officinarum.

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What are the constituents of Mandragora?

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Hyoscyamine, scopolamine, mandragorine.

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What are the aromatic portions of belladonna alkaloids?

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Tropic acid.

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What is the primary use of atropine?

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For eye examinations as a mydriatic.

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What is the scientific name of coca?

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Erythroxylum coca.

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53
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What is the primary constituent of coca?

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Cocaine.

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54
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What is the mechanism of action of cocaine?

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Blocks reuptake of dopamine back to presynaptic neurons.

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What are the constituents of cinchona?

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Quinine and quinidine.

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What condition does quinine primarily treat?

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Malaria.

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57
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What is cinchonism?

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Loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, impaired sight due to quinine.

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What is the effect of quinine on Plasmodium?

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It prevents the conversion of heme to hemozoin, leading to the death of Plasmodium.

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What is the use of quinidine?

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For prophylaxis of cardiac arrhythmias and treatment of AFib.

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60
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What is the scientific name of the Happy Tree?

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Camptotheca acuminata.

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What is the main constituent of Camptotheca acuminata?

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Camptothecin (CPT).

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How does camptothecin act in malignant cells?

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It acts as a topoisomerase inhibitor.

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What types of cancer are treated with camptothecin derivatives?

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Colon and lung cancer.

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What are the two classes of isoquinoline alkaloids mentioned?

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Benzylisoquinoline and Tetrahydroisoquinoline.

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What is the scientific name of Ipecac?

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Cephaelis ipecacuanha.

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What are the main constituents of Ipecac?

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Cephaeline and emetine.

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What is the use of Ipecac?

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As a local emetic and in poison antidote kits.

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What is the scientific name of Goldenseal?

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Hydrastis canadensis.

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What are the constituents of Goldenseal?

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Hydrastine, berberine, and canadine.

70
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What is the use of Goldenseal?

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As an astringent in inflammation of mucous membranes.

71
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What is the scientific name of Blood Root?

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Sanguinaria canadensis.

72
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Which family does Blood Root belong to?

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Papaveraceae.

73
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What are the main constituents of Blood Root?

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Sanguinarine, chelerythrine, protopine.

74
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What is Tubocurarine derived from?

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Strychnos castelnaei.

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What type of muscle relaxant is Tubocurarine?

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Nondepolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant.

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What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of Tubocurarine?

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Blocks nerve impulses to skeletal muscles, causing paralysis.

77
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What is the primary alkaloid found in opium?

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What are the uses of opium?

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CNS stimulant, depressant, narcotic analgesic, hypnotic.

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What is the significance of meconic acid in opium?

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It indicates the presence of opium and serves as a chemotaxonomic marker for Papaveraceae.

80
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What are some examples of indole alkaloids?

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Ergotamine, physostigmine, reserpine, strychnine.

81
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What is the effect of morphine?

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Narcotic analgesic and hypnotic.

82
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What is the relationship between codeine and morphine?

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Codeine is a less potent derivative of morphine, used as an antitussive.

83
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What is the effect of heroin compared to morphine?

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Heroin has more pronounced effects and is habit-forming.

84
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What is the role of apomorphine?

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It acts as a central emetic for poisonings.

85
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What is the scientific name of Indian Snakeroot?

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Rauvolfia serpentina.

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What is the primary use of Reserpine?

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Hypotensive (antihypertensive), sedative, tranquilizer.

87
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What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of Reserpine?

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Depletion of norepinephrine by inhibiting storage in postganglionic adrenergic endings.

88
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What is the scientific name of Periwinkle?

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Catharanthus roseus.

89
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What are the main constituents of Periwinkle?

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Vincristine and vinblastine.

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What is the MOA of vincristine and vinblastine?

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Arrest cell division at metaphase, antimitotic.

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What is the scientific name of Nux Vomica?

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Strychnos nux vomica.

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What are the main constituents of Nux Vomica?

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Strychnine and Brucine.

93
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What is the primary use of Physostigma venenosum?

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For treatment of glaucoma and myasthenia gravis.

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What is the MOA of Physostigmine?

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Anticholinesterase, enhances the effect of acetylcholine.

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What is the scientific name of Ergot?

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Claviceps purpurea.

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What condition can ergotism cause?

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Gangrene due to vasoconstrictive effects.

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What is the MOA of ergotamine?

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Constricts blood vessels in the brain, lowering intracranial pressure.

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What is the scientific name of Jaborandi?

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Pilocarpus jaborandi.

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What is the primary use of Pilocarpine?

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Muscarinic agonist for treatment of glaucoma.

100
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What are the two groups of steroidal alkaloids classified by carbon number?

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C27 group and C21 group.

101
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What is the primary use of Hellebore?

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Used as an insecticide.

102
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What are alkaloidal amines also known as?

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Protoalkaloids.

103
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What is a key characteristic of protoalkaloids?

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They do not have nitrogen as part of their heterocyclic ring system but are derived from amino acids.

104
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From which amino acid are many protoalkaloids derived?

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Phenylalanine.

105
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What are some properties of protoalkaloids?

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Antibacterial, antimalarial, and potential genotoxic properties.

106
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What is the scientific name of Ma Huang?

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Ephedra sinica.

107
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What is ephedrine used for?

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To combat hypotensive states, nasal congestion, asthma, and allergic conditions.

108
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What tragic event is associated with ephedrine?

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It caused hemorrhagic stroke in female patients over 40 years old.

109
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What is the scientific name of Autumn Crocus?

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Colchicum autumnale.

110
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What is colchicine primarily used for?

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As a first-line treatment for acute gout.

111
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What is the scientific name of Khat?

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Catha edulis.

112
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What effect does cathinone have?

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It has an indirect adrenergic effect, alleviating hunger and fatigue.

113
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What is the scientific name of Peyote?

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Lophophora williamsii.

114
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What is mescaline known for?

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Being the first psychotomimetic, hallucinogen, and euphoric substance.

115
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What are purine bases also known as?

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Pseudoalkaloids.

116
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What is a key pharmacological effect of methylxanthines?

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They are potent bronchodilators and stimulants due to increased cAMP via PDE inhibition.

117
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What is caffeine’s role in beverages?

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It is a central stimulant and diuretic, commonly found in carbonated beverages.

118
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What is the scientific name of Cola nuts?

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Cola nitida.

119
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What is the scientific name of the coffee bean?

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Coffea arabica.

120
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What is the primary constituent of coffee?

121
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What is the caffeine content in decaffeinized coffee?

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Up to 0.08%.

122
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What is the scientific name of guarana?

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Paullinia cupana.

123
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How does the caffeine content of guarana compare to coffee?

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It has twice as much caffeine as coffee seeds.

124
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What is the scientific name of mate or Paraguay tea?

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Ilex paraguariensis.

125
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What are the uses of mate?

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Laxative, purgative, diaphoretic, diuretic.

126
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What is the scientific name of tea?

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Camelia sinensis.

127
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What are the constituents of tea?

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Caffeine, theobromine, theophylline.

128
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What is the effective dose of theophylline for asthma relief?

129
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What is the scientific name of cocoa?

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Theobroma cacao.

130
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What is the primary constituent of cocoa?

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Theobromine.

131
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What is the scientific name of Caucasian snowdrop?

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Galanthus woronowii.

132
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What is galantamine used for?

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Cholinesterase inhibitor.

133
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What is the scientific name of monkshood?

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Aconitum napellus.

134
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What can aconitine induce?

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Cholinergic excess (nausea, diarrhea, hypotension, etc.).

135
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What is the antidote for organophosphate poisoning?

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Atropine (physiologic), Pralidoxime (2-PAM

136
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What is the chemical name for methylmorphine?

137
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What is a skeletal muscle relaxant without deep anesthesia?

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Tubocurarine.

138
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Which of the following is not an isoquinoline alkaloid?

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Catharanthus.

139
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What is colchicine used for?

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As an antimitotic agent.

140
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What are enzymes?

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Highly selective organic catalysts produced by living organisms.

141
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How do enzymes exert their catalytic reactions?

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By lowering the energy of activation (Ea) of a reaction.

142
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What is the optimal temperature range for enzyme activity?

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Between 35°C and 40°C.

143
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What happens to enzymes at temperatures above 65°C?

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They become denatured.

144
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What are the two main classifications of enzymes based on the type of reaction catalyzed?

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Oxidoreductases and Transferases.

145
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What do hydrolases do?

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Cleave molecules through hydrolysis.

146
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What is the function of lipase?

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Converts fats into glycerin and fatty acids.

147
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What is the role of pepsin?

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Acts in gastric juice to digest proteins into proteoses and peptones.

148
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What is the function of trypsin?

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Converts proteoses and peptones into polypeptides and amino acids in the small intestine.

149
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What does invertase do?

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Converts sucrose into glucose and fructose.

150
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What is papain and where is it found?

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Papain, known as ‘vegetable pepsin’, is found in unripe fruit of Carica papaya.

151
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What are the uses of papain?

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1) Meat tenderizer, digestant 2) Relieves episiotomy 3) Ingredient in cleansing solutions for contact lenses.

152
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What is the function of peroxidase?

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Peroxidase catalyzes oxidation reactions and causes discoloration of bruised fruits.

153
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What does thrombin do?

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Thrombin converts soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin, forming a clot.

154
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What is pancreatin and its uses?

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Pancreatin contains lipase, amylase, and protease

155
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What is the difference between pancreatin and pancrelipase?

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Pancrelipase is a more concentrated form of pancreatin with increased lipase, amylase, and protease activity.

156
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What is chymopapain used for?

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Chymopapain is used for the treatment of herniated lumbar intervertebral discs and relieves lower back pains.

157
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What are bromelains and their uses?

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Bromelains are protein-digesting, milk-clotting enzymes from pineapple, used for anti-inflammatory purposes and to increase tissue repair.

158
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What is the function of hyaluronidase?

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Hyaluronidase hydrolyzes hyaluronic acid, promoting diffusion and hastening absorption.

159
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What is the use of streptokinase?

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Streptokinase is used for the treatment of pulmonary embolism and thrombosis.

160
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What is L-asparaginase and its use?

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L-asparaginase is used to induce remissions in acute leukemia by degrading L-asparagine.

161
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What is the use of levodopa?

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Levodopa is used to relieve symptoms of parkinsonism.

162
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What is the function of protamine sulfate?

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Protamine sulfate neutralizes heparin.

163
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What is the role of heparin?

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Heparin acts as an anticoagulant, prolonging clotting time.

164
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What are the uses of penicillamine?

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Penicillamine is used as a metal chelating agent for Wilson’s disease and in rheumatoid arthritis.

165
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What is gelatin and its uses?

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Gelatin is formed from the partial hydrolysis of collagen and is used as an encapsulating agent and in topical protectants.

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