Xenobiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What is Xenobiotics?
A
Chemicals found that are not produced in organisms or the environment.
2
Q
What is the system most affected by Xenobiotics?
A
Immune system
3
Q
Health problems associated with Xenobiotics
A
Nephrotoxicity Immunotoxicity Neurotoxicity Hepatotoxicity Cancer
4
Q
Types of Xenobiotics
A
Pesticides Pharmaceutical compounds Personal care products illicit drugs Industrial products Nuclear waste.
5
Q
Transition metals that are carcinogenic to humans
A
Arsenic Cadmium Chromium (with oxidation of VI) Beryllium Nickel
6
Q
Pesticide exposure during or after pregnancy can lead to what?
A
Birth defects
Premature birth
Spontaneous Abortion
Early Child cancer
