DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    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 unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum of family Papaveraceae. It is used as sedative to relieve pains, anxiety and sleeplessness due to pain. It affects cerebrospinal system. The alcoholic beverages are mainly obtained from barley (Hordeum vulgare), rice (Oryza sativa), sugarcane (Saccharum offidnarum), grape (Vitis vinifera) and maize (.Zea mays). The non-alcoholic beverages are obtained from Thea sinensis and Coffea arabica.


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