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Question 1
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Marijuana is extracted from

A
Dried leaves and flowers of hemp plant

B
Ergot fungus

C
Roots of hemp plant

D
Cocoa plant
Solution
- Marijuana is extracted from the leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa. It is considered as one of the abused drugs.
- It can be used for smoking. It is usually green, brown, or gray in color. It is a mixture of dried-out leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds of the hemp plant. It is popularly known as cannabis.
- Dizziness, vomiting, and hallucinations are some common symptoms.
So, the correct answer is 'Dried leaves and flowers of hemp plant'.
Question 2
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A useful drug that damages gastric mucosa, if taken along with alcohol is

A
Valium

B
Anthistamine

C
Asprin

D
Morphine

Solution

Gastritis occurs when there is an imbalance between the acid, and the mucous produced, and the acid manages to erode and damage the stomach lining. Aspirin, which inhibits cyclooxygenase, is rapidly deacetylated to salicylate. Salicylate is toxic to cells and affects mucosal barrier function, reduces cytosolic adenosine triphosphate, stimulates sodium transport, and increases proton dissipation from surface epithelial cells.
So the correct answer is 'Asprin'.
Question 3
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Alcoholic beverages contain

A
Methyl alcohol

B
Ethyl alcohol

C
Propyl alcohol

D
A mixture of all of the above

Solution

Alcoholic beverages are produced by the distillation of ethanol.
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is produced by fermentation of fruits, vegetables or grains.
There are different types of alcoholic drinks based on alcohol content. Alcohol is a depressant and reduces anxiety and produces euphoria (feeling of excitement).
Alcohol if taken regularly can cause addiction and serious health problems.
So, the correct answer is 'Ethyl alcohol'.
Question 4
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The drug often used for reducing appetite is

A
LSD

B
Heroin

C
Valium

D
Amphetamine

Solution

Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant commonly known as pep pills or anti-sleep drugs. It is structurally similar to adrenaline. It is used in dope test for athletes. It is stimulant of CNS (central nervous system). It stimulates respiratory centre, suppress hunger and cause addiction. It is also used as anti-obesity drug because it reduces appetite and hence reduces weight.
So, the correct answer is 'Amphetamine'.
Question 5
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Alcoholics have reduced number of

A
Erythrocytes

B
Leucocytes

C
Blood platelets

D
All of the above

Solution

Alcohol decreases the blood supply to bone marrow, the part of body where blood cells are formed. It also causes decrease in absorption of nutrients in the body from the food. Nutrients like zinc, folic acid, iron etc. are required for formation of blood cells. Deficiency of these nutrients due to alcohol cause decline in red blood cells (erythrocytes). white blood cells (leucocytes) and platelets. This also leads to anaemia in alcoholic persons. Hence, all options are correct.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Question 6
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Alcohol is

A
Appetiser

B
Gastric irritant

C
Stimulates gastric secretions

D
Speeds up digestion

Solution

Alcohol is a gastric irritant because it can cause many problems in gastrointestinal tract. Drinking alcohol can trigger production of more acid in the stomach which can cause burning sensation. It can also cause gastritis in which inflammation of lining of stomach occurs. Ulcers, the open sores in stomach lining can also occur due to acid in stomach. Drinking too much alcohol can cause reflux of acidic gastric juices in the oesophagus which cause a burning sensation and this condition is called heartburn.
So, the correct answer is 'Gastric irritant'.
Question 7
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An alcoholic woman has

A
Reduced fertility

B
Little menstruation

C
Spontaneous abortion

D
All of the above

Solution

Alcohol alters the levels of oestrogen and progesterone in females. Oestrogen is the female sex hormone which regulates menstrual cycle and development of sexual characters in females. Progesterone maintains inner lining of uterus and makes it suitable for implantation. Alteration in the levels of these hormones cause irregularity in menstrual cycle. As the inner lining of uterus (endometrium) is not developed properly, little menstruation occurs because its the inner lining which sheds off and bleeding occurs.
So, the correct answer is 'Little menstruation'.
Question 8
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Bone part that undergoes necrosis in alcoholics is

A
Head of femur

B
Shaft of femur

C
Vertebrae

D
Carpals

Solution

Alcoholic persons suffer from a disease of necrosis of bone called osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis. It is the death of bone tissue due to which head of femur collapse. Alcohol can cause accumulation of fatty acids because it interferes with their breakdown. Accumulation of fatty acids in blood vessels can lead to decreased rate of blood supply to the bone tissue. This causes necrosis of head of femur.
So, the correct answer is 'Head of femur'.
Question 9
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Charas of hasish is obtained from

A
Leaves of Cannabis

B
Resinuous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis

C
Dried leaves of female Cannabis

D
Resinuous secretion from bark of male plants of Cannabis

Solution

Hashish is a hallucinogenic drug prepared from resin secreted from flowering tops of Cannabis sativa (hemp). The resin is dried and pressed to form small blocks which are then smoked. It is a powerful hallucinogen which can change mood, behaviour and thoughts. It cause hallucinations and make false imaginations. It produces a dream like state and can even cause loss of contact with external reality.
So, the correct answer is 'Resinous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis'.
Question 10
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Hangover is due to accumulation of

A
Ethanol in liver

B
Ethanol in lungs

C
Acetaldehyde in body

D
Formation of formaldehyde from acetaldehyde

Solution

Hangover is the experience of unpleasant effects in body (which may be physiological or psychological) after consuming alcohol. It occurs due to accumulation of acetaldehyde in the body. Acetaldehyde is formed from alcohol by the action of enzyme alcoholic dehydrogenase (ADH). It causes dizziness, dry mouth, headache weakness, mood changes etc. Dehydration also occurs as urine output is increased due to consumption of alcohol.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde in body'.

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Question 1

Dried leaves and flowers of hemp plant

Ergot fungus

Roots of hemp plant

Cocoa plant

Solution

Question 2

Valium

Anthistamine

Asprin

Morphine

Solution

Question 3

Methyl alcohol

Ethyl alcohol

Propyl alcohol

A mixture of all of the above

Solution

Question 4

LSD

Heroin

Valium

Amphetamine

Solution

Question 5

Erythrocytes

Leucocytes

Blood platelets

All of the above

Solution

Question 6

Appetiser

Gastric irritant

Stimulates gastric secretions

Speeds up digestion

Solution

Question 7

Reduced fertility

Little menstruation

Spontaneous abortion

All of the above

Solution

Question 8

Head of femur

Shaft of femur

Vertebrae

Carpals

Solution

Question 9

Leaves of Cannabis

Resinuous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis

Dried leaves of female Cannabis

Resinuous secretion from bark of male plants of Cannabis

Solution

Question 10

Ethanol in liver

Ethanol in lungs

Acetaldehyde in body

Formation of formaldehyde from acetaldehyde

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