Poisonous Plants - Exam 2 Part 4 House Flashcards
organic basic substance
alkaloids
bind to cannabinoid receptors
cannabinoids
contains an amino group and carboxylic acid group, linked via peptide bonds to form proteins and function as chemical messengers and as intermediates in metabolism
amino acids
protein phytotoxins capable of inhibiting protein synthesis
toxalbumins
salt or ester of oxalic acid
oxalates
compound containing a carbohydrate molecule
glycosides
glucosides/aglycones tha form soapy lathers
saponins/sapogenins
naturally occuring compounds derived from isoprene and contain oxygen
terpenoids
cause heinz body anemia
oxidants
cause malignant hyperthermia and vomiting
phenolics
cause GI distress
glucosinolates like Horse radish
cause excessive salivation
oxalates, ranunculin, raphides
cause hemolysis, methemoglobinemia, anemia
oxidants & cytotoxic (vinca alkaloids)
cause cardiac abnormalities
cardiac glycosides
cardenolides
cause neuro signs, hallucinations
terpenoids, alkaloids, cannabanoids
cause liver disease
hepatotoxic glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids