AIPMT MAINS2012Zoology-Human Health and Disease
AIPMT MAINS 2012 Zoology Drugs and Alcohol Abuse MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown below and select the right option giving their source and use.
A
(a) Cocaine - Erythroxylum coca - Accelerates the transport of dopamine
B
(b) Heroin - Cannabis Sativa - Depressant and slows down body functions
C
(b) Cannabinoid - Atropa belladonna - Produces hallucinations
D
(a) Morphine - Papaver somniferum - Sedative and pain killer
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Option (a) represents morphine which is obtained from Papaver somniferum. Morphine is used as a sedative and pain killer.
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