Toxicology

Question 1

Name 3 compounds that can be absorbed through the skin.

Answer 1

Phenols
Benzene
Organic Lead Compounds

Question 2

Shaver’s Disease is most closely associated with exposure to what metal?

Answer 2

Aluminum

Question 3

A chemical that induces liver damage is referred to what type on toxin?

Answer 3

Hepatotoxin

Question 4

A chemical that induces kidney damage is referred to as what type of toxin?

Answer 4

Nephrotoxin

Question 5

Exposure to these chemical may cause spontaneous abortion (3)?

Answer 5

Carbon disulfide
Mercury
Lead

Question 6

Foreign chemical to the body, not produced by the body, not expected to be in body. What is term used to describe this substance?

Answer 6

Xenobiotic

Question 7

Explain “potentiated effect” in regards to chemical exposures.

Answer 7

When the introduction of a chemical has a bad influence on another chemical, causes it to have increased effect on body.

Question 8

Regarding odor thresholds, name 4 things that must be taken into consideration before applying to a situation?

Answer 8

Differences a across populations
Age
Olfactory fatigue
Olfactory disfunctions

Question 9

NOAEL acronym stands for:

Answer 9

No
Observed
Adverse
Effect
Level

Question 10

LOAEL acronym stands for:

Answer 10

Lowest
Observed
Adverse
Effect
Level

Question 11

Chemicals that increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight are referred to as:

2 Examples?

Answer 11

Photosensitizers

tetracycline and creosote

Question 12

Dermatitis can be classified into these two general categories based upon cause?

Answer 12

Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD)

Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)