Human Health And Disease Question 67
Question: From which part of Atropa belladona plant, belladona drug is obtained?
Options:
A) Stems
B) Flowers
C) Leaves
D) Leaves and roots
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The drug belladona is obtained from roots of Atropa belladona.
Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae.
The foliage and berries are extremely toxic, containing tropane alkaloids.
These toxins include scopolamine and hyoscyamine, which cause a bizarre delirium and hallucinations.
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