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Atropa belladona yields the medicine used for:

A

malaria

B

checking the eyes

C

leprosy

D

constipation

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Plant**: The question mentions "Atropa belladona," which is a plant known for its medicinal properties. 2. **Understand the Family**: Atropa belladona belongs to the Solanaceae family. This is important as it helps in understanding the classification and potential uses of the plant. 3. **Source of Alkaloid**: Atropa belladona is known to yield an alkaloid called atropine. Alkaloids are naturally occurring compounds that often have significant pharmacological effects. 4. **Uses of Atropine**: Atropine is primarily used in medicine for several purposes, including: - Eye examinations (dilating pupils) - Treatment of certain types of poisoning - As an antidote for nerve agent and pesticide poisoning 5. **Focus on the Options Given**: The question lists several medical conditions: - Malaria - Eye checking - Leprosy - Constipation 6. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - Malaria is treated with quinine, not atropine. - Leprosy is treated with multi-drug therapy, not atropine. - Constipation is treated with laxatives, not atropine. 7. **Correct Answer**: The correct use of Atropa belladona (atropine) is for "checking the eyes," which corresponds to the option related to eye examinations. **Final Answer**: Atropa belladona yields the medicine used for checking the eyes. ---
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