Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Toxicology Flashcards
Define poison.
Any solid, liquid, or gas that when introduced into a biological system can interfere with the life processes of the cells of the organism
What is a toxicant?
Essentially the same as a poison, but is less harsh
What is a toxin?
a poison that originates from a biological process
What is the difference between venomous and poisonous?
Venomous is a toxin that is delivered via a bite or a sting and poisonous is a poisoning that occurs via ingestion
Define toxic.
The adverse effects of poisons on living systems
Define toxicosis.
The disease state of being poisoned
Define toxicity.
The quantity or amount of toxicant that under a certain set of conditions will cause adverse effects
What is LD50?
The dosage where it is lethal to 50% of the population
What is ED50?
The dosage where the desired effect occurs to 50% of the population
What does NOEL stand for?
No Observed Effect Level
What does NOAEL stand for?
No Observed Adverse Effect Level
What does HNTD stand for?
Highest Non-Toxic Dose
What does MLD stand for?
Minimum Lethal Dose
Define dose.
The amount of toxicant that is received per animal
Define dosage.
The amount of toxicant per unit of animal mass or weight - time can also be included
What assumptions need to be made for the dose-response theory/model?
Response is due to chemical administration or exposure
The magnitude of the responses is dose related
There is a quantifiable method of measuring the toxic endpoint
What big questions need to be asked regarding a suspect toxicity case?
What was the response? Where was the response? When was the response? Why was there a response? How did the response come about?
What should you always ask in a suspect toxicity case in regards to timing?
You should always ask if anything recent has occurred
Chronicity Index
CF = (1d(acute)LD50)/(90dLD50)
What does the 1 stand for?
1 - no cumulative effect
Chronicity Index
CF = (1d(acute)LD50)/(90dLD50)
What does the 90 stand for?
90 - absolute cumulative effect
What is a risk/hazard?
The likelihood of poisoning occurring under the conditions of usage
What factors affect response to a toxin?
Physiologic, environmental, nutritional status, health status, dose, physical nature of agent, solubility, route of exposure, and chemical interactions
What physiologic factors affect response to a toxin?
Species, breed, age, sex, pregnancy, and lactation
What environmental factors affect response to a toxin?
Season toxicosis, noxious vegetation, areas with loud noises, and water quality and quantity