NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOGNOSY
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Question
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what is the family of vinca
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apocynaceae
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papaveraceae
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solanaceae
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vinca alkaloids are a subset of drugs obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle plant. They are naturally extracted from the pink periwinkle plant, Catharanthus roseus G. Don and have a hypoglycemic as well as cytotoxic effects.
Detailed explanation-2: -The botanical name of vinca is Vinca rosea. It also known as catharanthus and Madagascar periwinkle. It belongs to Apocynaceae family.
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