Introduction to Toxicology (Occupational & Environmental)

Question 1

DISEASE IDENTIFICATION

• Comatose-like state caused by neural damage
• Neurological Manifestation is Neuromuscular Spasticity
• Obtained from the accumulation of Methyl Mercury from fish that is consumed

Answer 1

Minamata Disease

Question 2

DISEASE IDENTIFICATION

• Rapid development of the Industrial Revolution led to increased use of Fossil Fuels and coal
• The smog caused respiratory illnesses
• Implicated agents ( are Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, Nitric Acid)
• Most publicized

Answer 2

Great Smog of London

Question 3

IDENTIFICATION

Ability of chemical agent to cause injury/disease

Answer 3

Hazard

Question 4

IDENTIFICATION

• Expected frequency of the of the occurrence of an undesirable effect
• Likelihood that a hazard will cause harm

Answer 4

Risk

Question 5

True/ False

The smaller the PEL, the more toxic it is

Answer 5

True

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