Chemical Safety Part 3: Hazardous Chemicals
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What is the primary route of exposure to methylmercury?

  • Through inhalation of elemental mercury
  • Through consumption of seafood (correct)
  • Through skin absorption
  • Through contact with cosmetic products

What is the primary reason why mercury is used in cosmetic products?

  • To enhance skin tone
  • To reduce skin irritation
  • To prevent melanin formation (correct)
  • To improve skin texture

What is the primary effect of high levels of mercury exposure on the kidneys?

  • Kidney damage (correct)
  • Kidney stone formation
  • Increased kidney function
  • Kidney inflammation

What is the primary reason why pesticides are harmful to aquatic organisms?

<p>Due to their toxicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of mercury exposure on the nervous system?

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

What is the primary factor that determines the hazardous nature of mercury?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of genetic damage caused by mercury exposure?

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

What is the primary reason why dimethylmercury is extremely toxic?

<p>Due to its ability to be absorbed through skin and latex gloves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of mercury exposure on skin?

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

What is the primary reason why mercury is a hazard in pesticides?

<p>Due to its toxicity to aquatic organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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