14 Questions
What are some of the ecosystem services provided by forests and trees?
Mitigating floods, droughts, and noise effects
How do woodlands and trees positively impact air quality?
By reducing air temperatures and decreasing ultraviolet radiation
What are some of the threats to the ecosystem services provided by forests?
Deforestation, pollution, biodiversity degradation
In what way can forests help in regulating infectious diseases?
By mitigating climate change
What is included in the abundant ecosystem services provided by forests?
Drinking water protection and wastewater processing
Which human survival aspect is listed as crucial ecosystem goods by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment?
Water purification
What impact do forests have on climate change?
Mitigating climate change
What health issues can pyrrolizidine alkaloids cause in humans?
Liver damage and GI problems
Which FDA regulation limits the solanine content in potatoes?
Not more than 20 mg/100 g
Which plants contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside?
Bitter almonds
What is the main risk associated with cyanogenic glycosides consumption?
Nervous system damage
How can humans become exposed to toxic alkaloids from plants?
By ingesting processed grains cultivated with alkaloid-containing weeds
What is the primary effect of α-solanine and α-chaconine found in potatoes?
Neurotoxicity at high concentrations
Which group of toxins are metabolized to hydrocyanic acid after consumption?
Cyanogenic glycosides
Test your knowledge on the relationships between human health, well-being, biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and climate change. Explore the importance of ecosystem services, particularly those provided by forests and trees, in creating healthy living environments.
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