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Which type of skin test involves introducing the allergenic substance by scratching the skin?
Which type of skin test involves introducing the allergenic substance by scratching the skin?
- Skin prick test (correct)
- Skin patch test
- Intradermal test
- Patch test
What is the primary purpose of a skin test for allergies?
What is the primary purpose of a skin test for allergies?
- To determine the type of allergen
- To provide relief from allergic symptoms
- To treat allergic reactions
- To determine sensitivity to allergens (correct)
Which type of skin test involves injecting a small quantity of allergenic extract between layers of the skin?
Which type of skin test involves injecting a small quantity of allergenic extract between layers of the skin?
- Intradermal test (correct)
- Patch test
- Skin prick test
- Scratch test
How long does a patch test typically require for checking the area for any reaction?
How long does a patch test typically require for checking the area for any reaction?
What is the purpose of a patch test for allergies?
What is the purpose of a patch test for allergies?
What is the mechanism of lycorine toxicity?
What is the mechanism of lycorine toxicity?
What symptoms can ingestion of lycorine induce?
What symptoms can ingestion of lycorine induce?
What effect does lycorine have in low doses?
What effect does lycorine have in low doses?
How do cholinesterase inhibitors like lycorine act as neurotoxins?
How do cholinesterase inhibitors like lycorine act as neurotoxins?
What is the consequence of acetylcholinesterase inhibition?
What is the consequence of acetylcholinesterase inhibition?
Cholinesterase inhibitors like lycorine suppress the action of acetylcholinesterase, causing excessive salivation and eye-watering in high doses.
Cholinesterase inhibitors like lycorine suppress the action of acetylcholinesterase, causing excessive salivation and eye-watering in high doses.
Lycorine inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase, leading to excessive salivation and eye-watering in low doses.
Lycorine inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase, leading to excessive salivation and eye-watering in low doses.
Long-term effects of lycorine ingestion can include euphoria and increased appetite.
Long-term effects of lycorine ingestion can include euphoria and increased appetite.
Chemicals that interfere with the action of acetylcholinesterase are not considered potent neurotoxins.
Chemicals that interfere with the action of acetylcholinesterase are not considered potent neurotoxins.
Nerve gases and insecticides have been shown to act by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
Nerve gases and insecticides have been shown to act by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
