Smack' is a drug obtained from the

Options

A. latex of Papaver somniferum.
B. leaves of Cannabis sativa.
C. flowers of Dhatura.
D. fruits of Erythroxyl coca.

Answer

A

Explanation

Heroin, commonly called smack, is chemically diacetyl morphine. It is a white, odourless, bitter, crystalline compound which is obtained by acetylation of morphine, extracted from the latex of poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). Leaves of Cannabis sativa (commonly called bhang) produces cannabinoids. Dhatura flower produces tropane alkaloids (mainly scopolamines, hyoscyamine and atropine). Atropine reduce salivatio and bronchial secretions before surgery. It is also used to dilate the pupil before eye exams and to relieve pain which is caused by swelling and inflammation in the eye. Cocaine is extracted from the dried leaves and young twigs of Erythroxyl coca.