NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOGNOSY
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Question
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Wool fat consists of
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Ovis alata Linn
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Ovis aries Linn
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Both
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None
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lanolin is the fat-like purified secretion of the sebaceous glands which is deposited into the wool fibres of sheep, Ovis aries Linn., belonging to family Bovidae.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lanolin (synonyms: wool wax, wool grease, Adeps Lanae) is a purified, waxy, anhydrous substance obtained from the wool of the sheep (Ovis aries).
Detailed explanation-3: -Lanolin is the purified, secreted product of the sheep sebaceous glands. Lanolin primarily consists of long-chain waxy esters, or sterol esters, that lack glycerides. For this reason, it is also called wool wax or wool grease. Lanolin is used in the protection, treatment, and cosmetic enhancement of human skin.
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