BIO 1023 Final Exam, Burkhead Latest Version Graded A+
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BIO 1023
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BIO 1023
BIO 1023 Final Exam, Burkhead Latest
Version Graded A+
What are the medicinal uses of purple foxglove?
- A) Contains digitoxin which regulates blood pressure
- B) Used for treating mild burns
- C) Aids in digestion
- D) Helps in wound healing
- Explanation: Purple foxglove contains digi...
1 BIO 1023 Final Exam, Burkhead Latest Version Graded A+ What are the medicinal uses of purple foxglove? - A) Contains digitoxin which regulates blood pressure - B) Used for treating mild burns - C) Aids in digestion - D) Helps in wound healing - Expla nation: ✔✔ Purple foxglove contains digitoxin, which is used to stabilize the heartbeat and treat certain heart conditions. What is the purpose of the natural greenhouse effect? - A) Causes global warming - B) Prevents heat loss from Earth - C) Allows life on Earth by trapping heat from the sun - D) Reduces atmospheric temperature - Explanation: ✔✔ The natural greenhouse effect involves greenhouse gases trapping heat from the sun, thus enabling life to exist on Earth. 2 What are the therape utic uses of aloe vera? - A) Treats skin conditions - B) Used in cancer treatment - C) Relieves headache - D) Aids in digestion - Explanation: ✔✔ Aloe vera is commonly used to treat mild burns and skin irritations due to its soothing and healing properti es. What is the historical significance of willow tree bark? - A) Source of aspirin, now artificially synthesized - B) Used as a painkiller in ancient medicine - C) Symbol of eternal life in ancient cultures - D) Used in traditional spiritual ceremoni es - Explanation: ✔✔ Willow tree bark was historically used as a natural source of aspirin, which is now synthesized artificially and used as a pain reliever. How is periwinkle used in medicine? - A) Treats diabetes - B) Used in cancer treatment 3 - C) Enhances memory - D) Improves digestion - Explanation: ✔✔ Periwinkle is used in the treatment of cancer due to its compounds that have been found effective against certain types of cancer cells. What is the role of the cinchona tree in healthcare? - A) Contains insulin for diabetes treatment - B) Produces quinine which treats malaria - C) Used as a sedative in herbal medicine - D) Improves respiratory function - Explanation: ✔✔ The cinchona tree is known for containing quinine, which has been used historically and currently to treat malaria. What compound from star anise serves as a precursor for Tamiflu? - A) Shikimic acid - B) Tannic acid - C) Saponin - D) Caffeic acid
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