NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOGNOSY
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Question
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Benne oil is also known as
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Sesame oil
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Teel oil
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Sesamum Indicum
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Both A & B
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sesame seed, also known as beniseed, is one of the several minor oilseeds that are valued because of their unique properties as well as nutritional and health benefits. Sesame seed oil is extracted from sesame seeds. Of significant interest in sesame seed is the high oil content ranging from 42–56 %.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sesamum indicum (til) is recognized by altered names in different areas of the globe along with regions of India. Commonly, it is known as gingelly, sesame, and til.
Detailed explanation-3: -Other names for sesame oil are Gingelly Oil, Til Oil, Benniseed Oil or Nallennai in tamil. Sesame oil has been used for edible purposes for years and is known to be a ‘healing’ oil.
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