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The earliest recorded use of opium as a medicine was probably by

A. the British, around 1600 AD.
B. Portuguese explorers, around 1400 AD.
C. Egyptians, around 1500 BC.
D. Romans, around 600 AD.

Question 2

Papaver somniferum is the scientific name for

A. methadone.
B. the willow tree.
C. the opium poppy.
D. a research group studying sleep disorders.

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bhavsar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018

Thank you!

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