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Poisons: Chemical Toxicology
Practice Questions

1 .       A pharmacologist who deals with poisons is typically known as a _____. [Hint]



2 .       Which of the following is not a poison? [Hint]



3 .       If you ingest an acid or a base, the effect it has on you is best defined as a(n) _____ effect. [Hint]



4 .       The toxicology of carbon monoxide states that it is a(n) _______. [Hint]



5 .       The body can convert some "harmless" chemicals into deadly poisons. ______ is an example. [Hint]



6 .       Which of the following is not a heavy metal poison? [Hint]



7 .       If your dog ingests some lead while playing in the yard, what would be the best way to treat him? You have BAL (Brtish anti-lewisite) in your shed. [Hint]



8 .       ______ is responsible for the "ouch-ouch" disease. [Hint]



9 .       The liver most often detoxifies poisons by which process? [Hint]



10 .       Which of the following causes the growth of tumors? [Hint]



11 .       A ______ is one that can cause or contribute to death or illness, or that threatens human health or the environment when improperly managed. [Hint]



12 .       Which of the following is an example of a very poisonous carcinogen that has been used for great benefit to society? [Hint]



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