Saponin Glycosides

Question 1

They are bitter, acrid taste, and are contain in drugs that are usually sternutatory

Answer 1

Saponin Glycosides

Question 2

Saponin Glycosides destroy red blood cells (T/F)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

they form colloidal solutions in water that foams upon shaking (Froth Test)

Answer 3

Saponin Glycosides

Question 4

Also Known as Sapogenins and are prepared by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis

Answer 4

Aglycones

Question 5

They are poisonous saponins

Answer 5

Sapotoxins

Question 6

Saponins have been used to enhance insulin absorption for nasal aerosols (T/F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Saponins are excellent emulsifying agents (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Saponins are excellent emulsifying agents (T/F)

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Uses of Saponin

Answer 9

Demulcent and Expectorant properties
Flavoring
Surfactant
Increase foaminess
Imparts bitter taste

Question 10

50 times sweeter than sugar and should be avoided by patient with cardiac failure and hypertension

Answer 10

Glycyrrhizin

Question 11

Where saponins can be found

Answer 11

Glycyrhiza
Dioscorea
Ginseng

Question 12

3 categories of saponins

Answer 12

Ginsenosides
Panaxosides
Chikusetsusaponins

Question 13

Contains complex mixture of tritrepenoids saponins, and is a favorite remedy in chinese medicine

Answer 13

Ginseng