NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOGNOSY

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Wool Fat belongs to
A
Avaidae
B
Liavidae
C
BOvidae
D
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The greasy substance obtained from the wool of the sheep Ovis aries (family Bovidae). Used as an emollient base for creams and ointments. Synonym: hydrous wool fat, lanolin, wool wax.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wool fat is a principle component of lanolin, which is a natural product obtained from the fleece of sheep.

Detailed explanation-3: -lanolin, purified form of wool grease or wool wax (sometimes erroneously called wool fat), used either alone or with soft paraffin or lard or other fat as a base for ointments, emollients, skin foods, salves, superfatted soaps, and fur dressing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common Name: Lanolin, purified wool fat. Biological Source: It is a yellow waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals like sheep, Ovis aries. Family: Bovidae.

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