TOXICOLGY
Question 1
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According to the textbook, benzene is an example of a:
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venom |
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toxin |
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toxicant |
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poison |
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Question 2
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A Case-Control study is best defined as:
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the prevalence of a disease among one or more exposed groups. |
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the incidence of a disease in one geographical area. |
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individuals with a disease compared to individuals without the disease. |
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the cohorts are identified based on past exposures. |
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Question 3
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The best definition of toxicology is the __________
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study of chemicals. |
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study of the beneficial effects of chemical agents. |
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study of cellular structure. |
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study of the adverse effects of chemicals in biological systems. |
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Question 4
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Aflatoxin B is produced by __________ ,which causes liver necrosis and cancer.
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Aspergillus flavus |
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Amanita phalloides |
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Dichapetalum cymosum |
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Pyrethrum cinariaefolium |
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Question 5
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The spillage of __________ in Minamata Bay, Japan resulted in a severe nervous system dysfunction for individuals who consumed fish from the bay.
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mercury |
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brass |
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magnesium |
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zinc |
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Question 6
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Which individual is attributed to writing the first comprehensive book in occupational medicine?
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Paracelsus |
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Socrates |
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Ramazzini |
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Maimonides |
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Question 7
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Who created a poisonous concoction containing arsenic?
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Ramazzini |
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Giulia Toffana |
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Alice Hamilton |
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Paracelsus |
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Question 8
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What chemicals used in lumber resulted in the name “Toxic Playgrounds”?
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copper and hexavalent chromium |
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arsenic and creosote |
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methyl bromide and copper |
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arsenic and hexavalent chromium |
4 points
Question 9
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Where was the location of one of the largest industrial disasters involving methyl isocyanate?
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India |
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Nepal |
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Israel |
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Pakistan |
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Question 10
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Who wrote the book, Exploring the Dangerous Trades about the history of medical and occupational toxicology?
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Bernardo Ramazzini |
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Alice Hamilton |
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Percival Pott |
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Mathieu Orfila |
Question 11
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Describe the contributions to toxicology that were made by early toxicologists. Be specific and include examples.
Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 12
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Identify the types of epidemiology studies that are used to prove that a given substance resulted in changes in human health.
Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 13
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In the absence of epidemiological studies, how would you make recommendations to control exposures to workers and the environment? Be specific and provide examples.
Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 14
Discuss some of the key points in history related to the development of the science of toxicology. How does this important field of study help the safety and health professional in doing his or her job?
