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Q: Creams are:
  • A. Emulsions
  • B. Suspensions
  • C. Ointments
  • D. Pastes
Correct Answer: Option A - Creams are semi-solid emulsions of oil and water. They are divided into two types: Oil in water (O/W) creams which are composed of small droplets of oil dispersed in a continuous water phase, and water in oil (W/O) creams, which are composed of small droplets of water dispersed in a continuous oily phase.
A. Creams are semi-solid emulsions of oil and water. They are divided into two types: Oil in water (O/W) creams which are composed of small droplets of oil dispersed in a continuous water phase, and water in oil (W/O) creams, which are composed of small droplets of water dispersed in a continuous oily phase.

Explanations:

Creams are semi-solid emulsions of oil and water. They are divided into two types: Oil in water (O/W) creams which are composed of small droplets of oil dispersed in a continuous water phase, and water in oil (W/O) creams, which are composed of small droplets of water dispersed in a continuous oily phase.