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What is the primary action of cyanide on the body?
What is the primary action of cyanide on the body?
- Interrupts energy production of mitochondria (correct)
- Stimulates energy production in mitochondria
- Facilitates detoxification processes
- Enhances oxygen transport in blood
Which form of cyanide acts the fastest in the human body?
Which form of cyanide acts the fastest in the human body?
- Hydrogen cyanide
- Cyanide gas (correct)
- Sodium cyanide
- Industrial chemicals metabolized to cyanide
What type of chemical is included in the antidote for cyanide poisoning?
What type of chemical is included in the antidote for cyanide poisoning?
- Carbon dioxide
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Nitrite (correct)
What happens to individuals who are exposed to large doses of cyanide?
What happens to individuals who are exposed to large doses of cyanide?
How does cyanide affect the electron transport mechanism in mitochondria?
How does cyanide affect the electron transport mechanism in mitochondria?
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Cyanide
Cyanide
A highly toxic compound that disrupts mitochondrial energy production.
Forms of Cyanide
Forms of Cyanide
Includes cyanide gas, hydrogen cyanide, and sodium cyanide.
Cyanide gas effects
Cyanide gas effects
Fastest acting form; inhalation leads to rapid death, possibly in under a minute.
Cyanide antidote
Cyanide antidote
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Exposure consequences
Exposure consequences
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Study Notes
Cyanide Toxicity
- Cyanide is a highly toxic substance.
- Forms include cyanide gas (fastest acting), hydrogen cyanide, and sodium cyanide.
- Industrial chemicals can be metabolized into cyanide.
- Cyanide disrupts mitochondrial energy production, leading to rapid death.
- Inhaling a large amount of cyanide gas can cause death within less than a minute.
- An antidote exists, containing nitrite, which binds to cyanide, preventing mitochondrial disruption.
- Individuals exposed to large doses often die too quickly for treatment to be effective.
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