HIGH YIELD-AIR POLLUTION Flashcards
1
Q
where are environmental diseases primarily found?
A
workplace/home
personal habits
low level contaminants in air, water and food
2
Q
what are common environmental and occupational exposures?
A
air pollution metals in environment tobacco pneumoconioses chemical/drug injury alcohol physical injury -mechanical -thermal -hyperthermia electrical radiation
3
Q
types of air pollution?
A
ozone
CO
sulfur dioxide, particles and acid
4
Q
hemoglobin has how much of a greater affinity for CO than O2?
A
200x
5
Q
T/F, carboxyhemoglobin is incapable of transporting oxygen?
A
T
6
Q
when does systemic hypoxia occur?
chronic poisoning causes changes in?
what is noted about acute poisoning?
A
when hemoglobin is 20-30% saturated with CO, death being at 60-70% saturation
basal ganglia and lenticular nuclei
cherry red color
7
Q
what is the most common indoor pollutant?
A
cigarette smoke
