Rosaceae Quiz
Welcome to the Rosaceae quiz. It relates to the information contained in the powerpoint presentation. Good Luck! dd
- 1.The Rose family contains approximately:
- A.
100 genera and 3000 species
- B.
200 genera and 4000 species
- C.
60 genera and 15000 species
- D.
175 genera and 2500 genera
- 2.The key use for Cragaegus laviegata is:
- A.
As an anti-inflammatory & alterative herb particularly for use in gout
- B.
As a gallbladder stimulant
- C.
As a cardiac tonic/trophorestorative
- D.
As a male tonic, used to increase virility
- 3.Which of the following trees is a member of the Rosaceae family?
- A.
Walnut
- B.
Almond
- C.
Oak
- D.
Horse-chestnut
- 4.The leaves of members of the Rosaceae family are usually:
- A.
Opposite
- B.
Alternate with stipules
- C.
Alternate without stipules
- D.
Decussate
- 5.Which of the following contains the description of flowers which is most often true for members of the Rosaceae family?
- A.
Either a single flowers, or a racemose inflorescence, sometimes with a large number of flowers.
- B.
Each "disk flower" has 5 tiny petals fused together, plus 5 stamens fused around a pistil with antennae-like stigmas
- C.
The nodding flowers have 5 sepals and 5 petals, with the lower petal being larger than the side and top petal pairs. The 5 stamens alternate with the petals
- D.
Usually either a large flower with 5 petals or clusters of tiny flowers with five petals
- 6.Members of the Rosaceae family can contain vitamins?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Coumarin is a glycoside found in some members of the Rosaceae family. Can you select from the selection below an action associated with Coumarins?
- A.
Analgaesic
- B.
Phyto-estrogenic
- C.
Hepatoprotective
- D.
Anti-microbial
- 8.Tannins are a common constituent of many member of the Rosaceae family. Can you select any comments that you feel are true in relation to this: Please tick ALL that apply
- A.
Tannins give rise to an astringent feeling in the mounth
- B.
Tannins form a stable foam if shaken in water
- C.
Having a slowing effect on the heart
- D.
Can reduce bleeding from small wounds
- E.
Increase photosensitivity
- F.
Have an irritant laxative quality
- G.
Protect inflamed mucous membranes
- 9.Which of the following actions are applicable to Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony). Please tick ALL that apply
- A.
Astringent
- B.
Narcotic
- C.
Nervine
- D.
Anti-inflammatory
- E.
Emmenagogue
- F.
Demulcent
- G.
Anti-parasitic
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