The Final Exam

Question 0

A ____ is an organic poison which is a poisonous substance of the plant or animal region

Answer 0

Toxin

Question 1

A ____ is a substance which when introduced into a living organism interferes with the normal physiological functions of the organism

Answer 1

Poison

Question 2

____ is the lethal dose that kills fifty percent of the organisms which receive the dose.

Answer 2

LD-50 “Lethal Dose 50”

Question 3

____ is the minimal amount of poison which will kill all the organisms that received the dose

Answer 3

MLD “Minimum Lethal Dose”

Question 4

____ is a colorless, volatile liquid that is derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol; primarily used as a solvent in embalming fluids

Answer 4

Acetone

Question 5

____ are colorless liquids produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons; used as a vehicle in embalming fluids (MOST TOXIC- Methanol)

Answer 5

Alcohol

Question 6

____ is a dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids; considered to be toxic if ingested in sufficient quanity

Answer 6

Amaranth

Question 7

____ is a white crystal solid substance used as a herbicide; considered to be a carcinogen in humans

Answer 7

Amitrole

Question 8

____ 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.

Answer 8

Ammonia

Question 9

____ 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

Answer 9

Camphor

Question 10

____ 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

Answer 10

Cresol

Question 11

____ is a light brown powder; it is a fungicidal and bacteriocidal. Moderately toxic

Answer 11

Dichlorophene

Question 12

____ is a colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal; derived from the ethylene oxide and ammonia; used for other substances; slightly toxic

Answer 12

Diethanol Amine

Question 13

____ is a colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent; considered to be moderately toxic

Answer 13

Diethylformamide

Question 14

____ is a clear, volatile, flammable liquid with a fruit like odor; if inhaled in large amounts it can cause renal and hepatic failure

Answer 14

Ethyl Acetate

Question 15

____ 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

Answer 15

EDTA

Question 16

____ 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

Answer 16

Formaldehyde

Question 17

____ is a colorless liquid with a pungent irritating odor which is used as a solvent; considered to be highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 17

Formic Acid

Question 18

____ is a non flammable liquid used as a preservative or supplementary germicide; it is an irritant and considered to be moderately toxic

Answer 18

Glutaraldehyde

Question 19

____ is a clear colorless, syrupy liquid; used as a humectant in embalming fluids. Lethal if ingested

Answer 19

Glycol

Question 20

____ is a family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach; can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes and toxic if inhaled or injested

Answer 20

Hypochlorite

Question 21

____ is a liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products; highly flammable and explosive

Answer 21

Isobutane

Question 22

____ is a colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substances; highly explosive

Answer 22

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Question 23

____ is a family of petroleum solvents; are flammable products

Answer 23

Mineral Spirits