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Introduction to Toxicology: Occupational & Environmental Flashcards

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EFFECT: Dose

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AFFECT: CNS

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EFFECT: Duration of Exposure

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AFFECT: Liver & Kidneys

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EFFECT: Vulnerability of individuals

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AFFECT: Reproductive System

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“safe“ chemical exposure limits for workers

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Permissible Exposure Limits

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deals with the effects of chemicals found in the workplace.

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Occupational Toxicology

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deals with the deleterious impact of chemical pollutants in the environment, on living organisms.

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Environmental toxicology

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ability of chemical agent to cause injury/disease in a given situation or
setting

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Hazard

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expected frequency of the of the occurrence of an undesirable effect
arising from exposure to a chemical or physical agent

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Risk

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what are the Routes of Exposure

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Industrial: Inhalational > Transdermal Route > Oral

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An exposure to a toxic substance that is
absorbed by the target human or animal
results in a _____

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Dose

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single exposure or multiple exposure over a brief period of time

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Acute Exposure

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single or multiple exposure over a longer period of time

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Chronic Exposure

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__________ exhibit environmental persistence and can accumulate.

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Poorly degraded chemicals (by abiotic or biotic pathways)

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14
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Methyl mercury discharges –>

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neurotoxic

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15
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Lipophilic substances:

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organochlorine pesticides

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16
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bioaccumulate in body fat –>

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endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, and carcinogenesis

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17
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_____ concentrates the chemical in organisms

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Biomagnification, higher on the food chain

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18
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Colorless, tasteless, odorless and nonirritating gas

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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19
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Byproduct of incomplete combustion

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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20
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Has teratogenic potential

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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21
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acquired through gas stoves; generators and other gasoline powered equipment; automobile exhaust and tobacco smoke

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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22
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CO combines tightly but
reversibly with the oxygen
binding site of _____, resulting in ______

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hemoglobin (Hb), Carboxyhemoglobin

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CO affinity

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220x oxygen

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most affected organs by CO poisoning

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Organs with the highest
oxygen demand (Brain,
Heart and Kidneys)

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Symptoms of hypoxia

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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26
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Psychomotor impairment

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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27
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Headache and tightness in the temporal area

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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Confusion and loss of visual acuity

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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29
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Tachycardia, tachypnea, syncope, and coma

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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30
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specific antagonist for CO

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oxygen

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31
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Deep coma, convulsions, shock and respiratory failure

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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32
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____ concentrations of oxygen for a ___ amount of time only

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high, short

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33
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Treatment for CO poisoning

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Hypothermic therapy

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34
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Colorless irritant gas

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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35
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Generated primarily by the combustion of sulfur containing fossil fuel

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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36
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eye, nose and throat irritation, reflex
bronchoconstriction and increased bronchial secretions

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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May initiate or exacerbate Bronchial Asthma

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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38
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Delayed onset pulmonary edema

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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39
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Treatment for SO2

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Treatment is supportive, non specific

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40
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high solubility of SO2 in ______

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moist membranes forms sulfurous acid.

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41
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severe irritant on the eyes, mucous membranes, respiratory tract and skin

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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90% of inhaled form is absorbed in the ____, causing ____

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Upper Respiratory tract causing Acute Irritant Asthma

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43
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Brownish irritant gas associated with fires

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Nitrogen Oxides (NO2)

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44
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Farmers exposed to fresh silage, Miners exposed to diesel equipment, automobile and truck traffic emissions

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Nitrogen Oxides (NO2)

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45
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Relatively insoluble deep lung irritant

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Nitrogen Oxides (NO2)

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46
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Inhalation to this gas damages the lung infrastructure that produces the ____ necessary to allow smooth and low effort lung alveolar
expansion

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Nitrogen Oxides (NO2), surfactant

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47
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Irritation of eyes and nose, cough, mucoid or frothy sputum production , dyspnea and chest pain; Pulmonary edema, fibrotic destruction of terminal bronchioles

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acute effects of Nitrogen Oxides (NO2)

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48
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Emphysematous changes

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chronic effects of Nitrogen Oxides (NO2)

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49
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Nitrogen Oxides (NO2) treatment

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Supportive, non specific

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50
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Bluish irritant gas naturally found in the earth’s atmosphere

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Ozone (O3)

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51
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caused by Burning of fossil fuel

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Ozone (O3)

52
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Emitted from power plants, motor vehicles
and other sources of high heat compounds

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Ozone (O3)

53
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Irritant of mucous membranes

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Ozone (O3)

54
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Formation of reactive free radicals

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Ozone (O3)

55
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Ozone produces _____ irritation to ____ irritation with ____

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upper respiratory tract, deep lung, pulmonary edema

56
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Shallow, rapid breathing and decrease in pulmonary compliance is an effect of ____

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Ozone (O3)

57
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Irritation and dryness to throat, changes to
visual acuity, substernal pain and dyspnea, ARDS

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acute effects of Ozone (O3)

58
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Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis,
Emphysema

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chronic effects of Ozone (O3)

59
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Ozone (O3) treatment

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Supportive, non specific

60
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found in industrial solvents, degreasing agents and cleaning agents

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Halogenated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

61
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Carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, chloroform, tetrachloroethylene and 1,1,1 trichloroethane

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Halogenated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

62
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some are associated with renal, prostate and testicular cancer

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Human Carcinogens

63
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CNS depression, kidney injury, liver injury,
cardiotoxicity, arrythmia are effects of _____

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Halogenated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

64
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Impaired memory, peripheral neuropathy are effects of ____

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Chronic exposure to Halogenated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

65
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component of gasoline

66
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CNS Depression, Nausea, Euphoria,
Locomotor Problems and Coma; Vertigo, Drowsiness and Headache

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acute effects of Benzene

67
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Bone Marrow Injury (Aplastic Anemia,
Leukopenia, Pancytopenia, Thrombocytopenia…)

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chronic effects of Benzene

68
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targets of benzene

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Pluripotent Bone Marrow Stem Cells

69
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it is known as a Potent Clastogen

70
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known as Methylbenzene

71
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found in paint thinners, nail polish remover, glues, and correction fluid; explosives

72
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True or False : Toluene has myelotoxic properties

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false, it has No myelotoxic properties

73
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CNS depressant, skin and eye irritant, fetotoxic

74
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Associated with rapid loss of consciousness, severe fatigue, ataxia

75
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known as a dimethylbenzene

76
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Colorless, sweet smelling agent

77
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Substitute for benzene in solvent degreasing operations

78
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True or False : Xylene has no myelotoxic properties

79
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Aryl, carbocyclic or heterocyclic compounds with chlorine substituents

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Organochlorine Pesticides

80
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4 classes of Organochlorine Pesticides

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  • DDT ( chlorphenothane ) and
  • Benzenehexachlorides
  • Cyclodienes
  • Toxaphenes
81
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Known endocrine disruptors in humans and animals

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Organochlorine Pesticides

82
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domestic mosquito elimination in malaria
infested regions of Africa

83
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MOA of ____: interfere with inactivation of the _____ in excitable membranes and cause rapid repetitive firing in most neurons; _____ is inhibited

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Organochlorine Pesticides; sodium channel; calcium ion transport

84
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In DDT, ____ is the first manifestation

85
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Used against large variety of pests

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Organophosphorus Pesticides

86
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acquired through Either via direct contact or via plant systemics

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Organophosphorus Pesticides

87
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Based on warfare chemicals like sarin, soman and tabun

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Organophosphorus Pesticides

88
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Absorbed via the skin, respiratory and GI tract

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Organophosphorus Pesticides

89
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MOA: inhibition of acetylcholinesterase through phosphorylation of the esteratic state

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Organophosphorus Pesticides

90
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M U D D L E S:

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miosis, urination, diarrhea, diaphoresis,
lacrimation, excitation of the central nervous system, and salivation

91
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If Organophosphorus Pesticides is not reversed, patients will develop ____

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neuromuscular transmission failure cardiorespiratory failure, weakness of respiratory muscles and death

92
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Specific treatment and useful antagonists of Organophosphorus Pesticides

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physostigmine, pralidoxime

93
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Highly halogenated biphenyl compounds

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Polychlorinated and Polybrominated Biphenyls

94
Q

Used for insulation, fire retardancy

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Polychlorinated and Polybrominated Biphenyls

95
Q

Potent endocrine disruptors; associated with reproductive and teratogenic effects on animal studies

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Polychlorinated and Polybrominated Biphenyls

96
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Coolant materials in air conditioning systems

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

97
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Used as oxygen carrying materials in clinical studies

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

98
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Used as heat –, stain –, and stick resistant coatings for cookware, fabrics and other materials ( i.e. Teflon)

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

99
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Human half life of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

100
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Long term adverse effect on reproductive function, cellular proliferation and other cellular homeostatic mechanisms

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

101
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Associated with proliferation of breast cancer cells; renal, ovarian,prostate and Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

102
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Associated with cholesterol and uric acid abnormalities

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

103
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causes Polymer Fume Fever

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Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)

104
Q

Mimic, enhance or inhibit a hormonal
action

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Endocrine Disruptors

105
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Estrogen like or antiandrogenic effects; some affect thyroid functions

A

Endocrine Disruptors

106
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Includes plant constituents like phytoestrogens, mycoestrogens

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Endocrine Disruptors

107
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Synthetic forms are industrial chemicals, persistent organochlorine agents (DDT), PCBs and brominated flame retardants

A

Endocrine Disruptors

108
Q

Causes progressive fibrotic lung diseases, lung cancer, mesothelioma

109
Q

Synergistic effect with cigarette smoking and exposure to radon daughters

110
Q

Light alkaline metal

A

Beryllium (Be)

111
Q

Used in ceramics and alloys; computers; dental equipment; devices that requires hardening like missile ceramic nose cones
and heat shield tiles in space vehicles

A

Beryllium (Be)

112
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route of Beryllium

A

inhalation

113
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what class of human carcinogen is beryllium

114
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Characterized by progressive
pulmonary fibrosis

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Beryllium (Be)

115
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what kind of metal is Cadmium (Cd)

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transition metal

116
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Found in pigments, low melting point eutectic materials; insolder; in television phosphors; and in plating operations; semiconductors and plastics

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Cadmium (Cd)

117
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route of Cadmium (Cd)

A

Inhalation and ingestion

118
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Chronic exposure to Cadmium (Cd) may lead to ___

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progressive pulmonary fibrosis, renal failure

119
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what class of human carcinogen is cadmium

120
Q

Any material, natural or manufactured, bearing a size of at least one dimension that lies between 1 to 100 nm in size

A

Nanomaterials

121
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Gold, silver, cadmium, ceramic, aluminum oxide nanowears , carbon, silicon, and germanium nanotubes, zinc oxide nanocrystal, gold nanowafers, and copper oxide nanocubes

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Nanomaterials

122
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routes of exposure of nanomaterials

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Inhalational, oral, dermal, parenteral

123
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kidney toxicity

124
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hepatocellular damage

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Zinc oxide

125
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cytotoxic in humans

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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes

126
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toxic to lungs and other organs

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Titanium dioxide

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