Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2006

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    Cocaine an alkaloid is obtained from the leaves of:

    A)  Erythroxylon coca

    B)  Ephedra sp.

    C)  Digitalis purpurea

    D)  Papaver somniferum

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylon coca of family Erythroxylaceae. It is used as local anaesthetic as well as for the digestive and nervous system.


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