The Final Exam Flashcards
A ____ is an organic poison which is a poisonous substance of the plant or animal region
Toxin
A ____ is a substance which when introduced into a living organism interferes with the normal physiological functions of the organism
Poison
____ is the lethal dose that kills fifty percent of the organisms which receive the dose.
LD-50 “Lethal Dose 50”
____ is the minimal amount of poison which will kill all the organisms that received the dose
MLD “Minimum Lethal Dose”
____ is a colorless, volatile liquid that is derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol; primarily used as a solvent in embalming fluids
Acetone
____ are colorless liquids produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons; used as a vehicle in embalming fluids (MOST TOXIC- Methanol)
Alcohol
____ is a dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids; considered to be toxic if ingested in sufficient quanity
Amaranth
____ is a white crystal solid substance used as a herbicide; considered to be a carcinogen in humans
Amitrole
____ a colorless gas with a pungent odor which can be used as a solvent for other substances; inhalation can cause edema of the respiratory tract.
Ammonia
____ is a ketone derived from the wood of the Camphor tree; it is flammable and moderately toxic… Tolerance is about 2 mg. per cubic meter of air
Camphor
____ a derivative of coal tar; used primarily as a disinfectant in embalming fluids . It is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes and is moderate to highly toxic in inhaled or ingested
Cresol
____ is a light brown powder; it is a fungicidal and bacteriocidal. Moderately toxic
Dichlorophene
____ is a colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal; derived from the ethylene oxide and ammonia; used for other substances; slightly toxic
Diethanol Amine
____ is a colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent; considered to be moderately toxic
Diethylformamide
____ is a clear, volatile, flammable liquid with a fruit like odor; if inhaled in large amounts it can cause renal and hepatic failure
Ethyl Acetate
____ is a colorless crystal which is soluble in water; used as a water conditioning sequestering agent or buffer agent in embalming fluids; used medically as an anticoagulant
EDTA
____ is a water soluble colorless gas with a pungent oder used as a preservative in most embalming fluids; causes eye and respiratory irritation; highly toxic
Formaldehyde
____ is a colorless liquid with a pungent irritating odor which is used as a solvent; considered to be highly toxic if inhaled or ingested
Formic Acid
____ is a non flammable liquid used as a preservative or supplementary germicide; it is an irritant and considered to be moderately toxic
Glutaraldehyde
____ is a clear colorless, syrupy liquid; used as a humectant in embalming fluids. Lethal if ingested
Glycol
____ is a family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach; can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes and toxic if inhaled or injested
Hypochlorite
____ is a liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products; highly flammable and explosive
Isobutane
____ is a colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substances; highly explosive
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
____ is a family of petroleum solvents; are flammable products
Mineral Spirits
