(a) | |
(b) | |
Molecule | Source | Use | |
1. | (a) Cocaine | Erythroxylum coca | Accelerates the transport of dopamine |
2. | (b) Heroin | Cannabis Sativa | Depressant and slows down body functions |
3. | (b) Cannabinoid | Atropa belladonna | Produces hallucinations |
4. | (a) Morphine | Papaver somniferum | Sedative and painkiller |
Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from:
1. | Papaver somniferum | 2. | Atropa belladonna |
3. | Erythroxylum coca | 4. | Datura |
The drug called 'Heroin' is synthesized by:
1. | nitration of morphine | 2. | methylation of morphine |
3. | acetylation of morphine | 4. | glycosylation of morphine |
Which part of poppy plant is used to obtain the drug Smack?
1. | Flowers | 2. | Latex |
3. | Roots | 4. | Leaves |
Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?
1. Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions
2. Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria
3. Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
4. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown below and select the right option giving their source and use.
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Molecule |
Source |
Use |
|
1. |
(II) Heroin |
Cannabis sativa |
Depressant and slows down body functions |
2. |
(II) Cannabinoid |
Atropa belladonna |
Produces hallucination |
3. |
(I) Morphine |
Papaver somniferum |
Sedative and painkiller |
4. |
(I) Cocaine |
Erythroxylum coca |
Accelerates the transport of dopamine |
Which part of poppy plant is used to obtain the drug "Smack"?
1. Flowers
2. Leaves
3. Roots
4. Latex
Cirrhosis of liver is caused by the chronic intake of
1. Opium
2. Alcohol
3. Tobacco (Chewing)
4. Cocaine
Select the correct statement from the ones given below:
1. | Barbiturates when given to criminals make them tell the truth |
2. | Morphine is often given to persons who have undergone surgery as a painkiller |
3. | Chewing tobacco lowers blood pressure and heart rate |
4. | Cocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates recovery |