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      Question

      The following are the active constituents of papaverum

      somniferum (i) Calatropin (ii) Codein (iii) Papavarine (iv) Hyocyamine
      A (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C (iii) and (iv) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D (i) and (iv) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Papaverum somniferum (opium poppy) contains active constituents such as codeine and papaverine , which are alkaloids derived from the plant. Codeine is used for pain relief and as a cough suppressant, while papaverine is a muscle relaxant.

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