Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain without producing sleep.
Statement II: Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from opium poppy.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Solution
<p>Let's examine each statement individually:</p>
<p><b>Statement I</b>: Morphine is indeed a narcotic analgesic, which means it helps in relieving pain. However, the second part of the statement is incorrect because morphine can produce sleep or drowsiness as it is a central nervous system depressant. </p>
<p><b>Statement II</b>: This statement is true. Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Statement I is false but Statement II is true.</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemistry in Everyday Life · Topic: Drugs and Medicines
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