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Organic Synthetic Herbicides Flashcards

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What are 4 amides that are organic synthetic herbicides?

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  • Alachlor
  • Bensulide
  • Propachlor
  • Propanil
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What is a benzoic acid that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Chloramben

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What is a carbamate that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Chloropropham

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What is a dinitroanilines that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Benefin

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What is a diphenyl ester that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Nitrofen

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What are two dipyridyls that are organic synthetic herbicides?

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  • Paraquat

- Diquat

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What is a nitrile that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Dichlobenil

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What is an organoarsenical that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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MSMA (methyl arsonic acid)

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What is a phenoxy acid that an organic synthetic herbicide?

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2,4-D

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10
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What is a phthalamic acid that is an organic synthetic herbicide?

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Naptalam

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What are 2 thiocarbamates that are organic synthetic herbicides?

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  • EPTC

- Triallate

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12
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What are 2 triazines that are organic synthetic herbicides?

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  • Atrazine

- Simazine

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13
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T/F: Generally, phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) sprayed on forages in the recommended concentration do not cause poisoning.

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True

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14
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What are 2 ways phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) are ingested by cattle?

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  • Accidental ingestion of concentrates or sprays

- Grazing freshly sprayed pastures

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What is a way that phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) are ingested by pets?

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Access to freshly sprayed lawns

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16
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Which herbicide alters the metabolism of plants which increases their toxicity by increasing accumulation of nitrate or cyanide?

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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)

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17
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What is an herbicide that might improve palatability of some poisonous plants increasing poisoning?

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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)

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18
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Are phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) stable in the environment?

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No

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19
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Are phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) degraded by rumen microflora?

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No and they do not alter rumen microflora

20
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What do phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) irritate?

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GI mucosa

21
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What are 2 things the toxicity of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) depend on?

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  • Species

- Duration of exposure

22
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Which 2 species are the most susceptible to phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • Cattle

- Dogs

23
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Which species is more sensitive to phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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Dogs

24
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What is the acute oral LD50 of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) in dogs?

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100 mg/kg

25
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What are 2 ways phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) can be absorbed?
What route is it poorly absorbed through?

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  • GIT and Inhalation

- Skin

26
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What are 3 locations in the body phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) can be distributed to?

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  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Brain
27
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Are meat residues of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) in cattle and sheep likely to occur?

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Unlikely unless exposed to very high concentrations.

28
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What is the half-life length of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)?

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Generally short (few hours) but longer in dogs (up to 3-4 days)

29
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How are phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) metabolized?
Excreted?

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  • Metabolized by hydrolysis

- Excreted mainly unchanged in urine by tubular secretion

30
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What enhances renal excretion of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)?

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Alkalinization

31
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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) affect what in dogs?

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Skeletal muscle membranes

32
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Which organic synthetic herbicide uncouples oxidative phosphorylation and depresses ribonuclease synthesis?

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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)

33
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Clinical signs of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) include what?

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Mainly GI and NM but generally non-specific

34
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What are 5 possible GI clinical signs that can be seen in ruminants with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • Anorexia
  • Rumen atony
  • Bloat
  • Diarrhea
  • Ulcers in the buccal mucosa
35
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What are 3 possible NM clinical signs that can be seen in ruminants with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?
What is not clinical sign?

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  • Depression, muscle weakness, emaciation

- No convulsions

36
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What are 3 possible GI clinical signs that can be seen in dogs with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Bloody diarrhea
37
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What are 2 possible NM clinical signs that can be seen in dogs with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • Myotonia and weakness of the muscles especially posterior muscles
  • Ataxia with rigidity of skeletal muscles
38
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At high doses, how fast is the onset of phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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Rapid, less than 1 hour

39
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Opisthotonos and posterior paralysis may be seen in addition to severe GI signs with which herbicide?

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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)

40
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What are 4 clinical signs that can be seen in pigs with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Muscle weakness
  • Depression
41
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What are 2 types of lesions seen with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • GI damage

- Degeneration of the liver and kidney

42
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What is a characteristic finding of ruminants with phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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Rumen stasis with ingested food.

43
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Specimens of suspected forage, water, kidney, urine, liver, stomach contents and feces can be used in the lab diagnosis of which herbicide?

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Phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D)

44
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Levels of what 3 enzymes will be elevated in phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • ALP: Alkaline phosphatase
  • LDH: Lactate dehydrogenase
  • CPK: Creatine phosphokinase
45
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What are 3 elements to diagnosing phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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  • History of ingestion
  • Chemical analysis may be helpful
  • Rule out other disease
46
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Is there any specific antidote for phenoxy derivatives of fatty acids (2,4-D) toxicity?

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No

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