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    Question

    What is the main medicinal compound found in Rauvolfia

    serpentina, and how is it used in modern medicine
    A Quinine - treatment of malaria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Reserpine - treatment of hypertension Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Morphine - pain relief Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Atropine - treatment of cardiac arrhythmias Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    reserpine is the compound or active principle in Rauvolfia serpentina used for hypertension in modern medicine.

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