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¿Cuál es el nombre científico de la Flor de Pascua?

  • Abrus precatorius
  • Nerium oleander L.
  • Crotalaria retusa
  • Euphorbia pulcherrima (correct)

¿Qué parte de la planta de Oleander contiene toxicidad?

  • Raíces y tallos
  • Todo el néctar
  • Solo las hojas
  • Toda la planta (correct)

¿Cuál de los siguientes signos clínicos es un posible efecto de la toxicidad de la Flor de Pascua?

  • Gastroenteritis con hemorragias
  • Picor y dermatitis (correct)
  • Depresión y debilidad
  • Hipocalcemia

¿Qué animal es más susceptible a la toxicidad del Pirunia o Ojos de Cangrejo?

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¿Cuál de las siguientes plantas es tóxica para todas las especies mencionadas?

<p>Tabaco (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué parte del aguacate contiene el tóxico persin?

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¿Qué tipo de toxicidad presenta la Palma Sago?

<p>Cicasina (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es uno de los efectos clínicos de los alcaloides monocrotaline del Yellow Lupine?

<p>Ictericia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es un signo clínico que se presenta en aves al ingerir aguacate?

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¿Qué tóxico se encuentra en las semillas de algodón?

<p>Gosipol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué familia pertenece la Flor de Pascua?

<p>Euforbiaceas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál de las siguientes especies es afectada por la planta de castor bean?

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¿En qué región se distribuye principalmente la Palma Sago?

<p>África oriental (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qué efecto nocivo se presenta en los caninos y felinos tras la ingesta de aguacate?

<p>Vómitos y diarreas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el nombre científico de la planta conocida como tabaco?

<p>Nicotiana tabacum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué tipo de cristal es tóxico en el lirio de día?

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Flor de Pascua Toxicity

All parts of the Euphorbia pulcherrima plant, especially the latex, are toxic to cats and dogs. Symptoms can include skin irritation, eye problems, stomach upset, and tremors.

Oleander Toxicity

Oleander (Nerium oleander) is toxic to various animals, including horses, cows, sheep, goats, and dogs. Ingestion can cause serious illness, characterized by severe gastrointestinal issues, cardiac problems, and potentially death.

Yellow Lupine Toxicity

Yellow lupine (Crotalaria retusa) seeds contain toxic alkaloids, primarily monocrotaline, affecting livestock like sheep, cattle, horses, and pigs. Symptoms include skin problems, liver damage, and possible death.

Abrus precatorius Toxicity

Abrus precatorius (also known as Rosary Pea) seeds are toxic, containing abrin. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration in various animals, ranging in severity

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Palm Sago Toxicity

Cycas revoluta (Palm Sago) is extremely toxic to cats and dogs, especially the seeds. Cicasin is the main toxin.

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Toxic Plant Parts

Toxic plants can contain toxins throughout, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, seeds, and the nectar as well. The milky or sticky sap should be noted as potentially harmful.

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Animal Susceptibility

Animals vary in their sensitivity to different toxins. Some plants may more easily affect certain species, like horses, compared to others.

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Toxicity Clinical Signs

Symptoms of plant poisoning can range from skin irritation to severe gastrointestinal issues, and even heart rhythm problems, leading to death.

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Avocado toxicity

Avocado (Persea americana) contains persin, a toxin harmful to various animals. Exposure to the entire plant (leaves, stem, fruit, etc.) may cause illness

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Castor bean toxicity

Castor beans (Ricinus communis) contain ricin, a highly toxic substance, especially in the seeds. Ingestion can cause severe illness in many species.

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Cottonseed toxicity

Cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum) contains gossypol, which affects various organs (liver, kidneys, reproductive system) in some species (rodents, some cats and dogs).

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Tobacco toxicity

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) leaves contain nicotine, a toxin affecting various body systems in different species. Exposure can cause irritation and other health problems.

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Day lily toxicity

Day Lilies (Hemerocallis spp) contain oxalates, potentially harmful components present in leaves, stem, flowers, and pollen.

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Toxic plant part: Avocado

The entire avocado plant, including leaves, stem, fruit, and trunk, contains the toxic substance persin.

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Toxic plant part: Castor bean

All parts of the castor bean plant are toxic, but the seeds have most of the ricin that can harm different organisms.

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Toxic plant part: Cotton

The seeds of a cotton plant contain the toxic gossypol that can causes damage to different organs.

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