BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2007

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    Opium is obtained from

    A)  Oryza sativa                                      

    B)  Coffea Arabica

    C)  Thea sinensis                   

    D)  Papaver somniferum

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Opium (aphim) is obtained from latex of unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum of family Papaveraceae. It is used as sedative to relieve pain, anxiety and sleeplessness due to pain. It affects cerebrospinal system.


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