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1
Q

Synergism is?

A

An amplification of the joint action of 2 or more poisons having the same biological effect

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2
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The primary organ for biotransformation/metabolism of toxic substance is?

A

Liver

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3
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Some chemicals are metabolized to more toxic substances, this process is called?

A

Lethal synthesis

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4
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Dessicants are used to?

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Dry green parts of plants

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5
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Formaldehyde can be extracted from biological material by?

A

Steam distillation

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6
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MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) is used as?

A

Herbicide and algicide

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7
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Anticoagulant rodenticide inhibits?

A

The production of prothrombin

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8
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Specific antidote in Warfarin poisoning is?

A

Vitamin K and K1

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9
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The mechanism of action of organophosphate insecticides is the inhibition of?

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Enzyme acethylcholinesterase (AChE)

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10
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Antidote in organophosphate poisoning is?

A

Atropine

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11
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What is the substance that results in the toxic utilization of urea?

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Glutamine/Glutamate

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