HERB 201 Module 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

Herbs contain a mixture of healing chemical substances known as ___ correct answer: active constituents. Most herbs contain a few ___ with one being ___. This combination gives each herb it's particular ___ within the body. correct answer: active constituents, dormant, particular range of physiological actions The plant's ___ is responsible for the production of active constituents. During the initial step, ___, plant produces simple sugars in the form of ___. Light energy, absorbed by the plant, is stored in the ___. Cellular respiration breaks down sugars and uses released energy for growth-related functions. These two steps constitute the ___ correct answer: metabolism, photosynthesis, C6H12O6, chemical bonds of sugar molecules., primary metabolic pathway The plant is a reservoir of numerous other very complex compounds that exhibit specific properties. Plants contain, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___. These compounds, which are responsible for the therapeutic action and constitute "active constituents", are synthesized along secondary metabolic pathways. Unlike simple sugars, these compounds do not have to be constantly produces by the plant. correct answer: Fats, waxes, lignins, mucilages, alkaloids, rubbers, resins, and essential oils. In addition to constituents produced by the plant, plants absorb and store ___ and other substances from the soil in which they grow. correct answer: minerals Not all constituents are water soluble and some solvents extract only specific compounds. correct answer: