Question 1

Who was the first to notice parasites in the blood of a malaria patient?

Accepted Answer

Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran

Answer

Louis Pasteur

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Robert Koch

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Florence Nightingale

Question 2

What is the main mechanism of action of Quinine against the malaria parasite?

Accepted Answer

Prevents polymerization of heme into hemozoin resulting in toxicity to the parasite

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Inhibits DNA replication in the parasite

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Disrupts cell membrane integrity of the parasite

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Blocks protein synthesis in the parasite

Question 3

Which famous artist was known to have been a fan of absinthe, even painting it in some of his works?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Claude Monet

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 4

In what year is Dr. Pierre Ordinaire credited with first producing absinthe?

Accepted Answer

1792

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1776

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1850

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1825

Question 5

What was the original purpose of absinthe when it was developed by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire?

Accepted Answer

cough medicine

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energy drink

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hair growth tonic

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weight loss supplement

Question 6

Which is the most important plant found in true absinthe?

Accepted Answer

Wormwood

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Peppermint

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Lavender

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Chamomile

Question 7

Which plant extracts are commonly found in true absinthe?

Accepted Answer

Fennel, sweet balm, hyssop, angelica, and anise

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Lavender, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, and sage

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Chamomile, lemongrass, mint, dill, and basil

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Cilantro, tarragon, marjoram, oregano, and parsley

Question 8

What does Thujone bind to and block in brain neurons?

Accepted Answer

GABAA receptors

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Dopamine receptors

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Glutamate receptors

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Serotonin receptors

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