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Question : Name one plant and the addictive drug extracted from its latex. How does this drug affect the human body?

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Solution :Papaver somniferum (Poppy plant) and the ADDICTIVE drug extracted from its LATEX is morphine. It is widely used in small does to relieve pain and induce sleep in cases of serious injuries, burns, fractures and SURGERIES. Its continued USE MAY cause dependence. It reduces heartbeat, blood pressure and urine output, increases blood sugar and causes constipation.


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