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What is the primary purpose of metal chelating drugs in treatment?

  • To increase appetite in patients
  • To bind toxic metals and facilitate their removal from the body (correct)
  • To reduce the absorption of nutrients
  • To stimulate the immune response

What is the typical duration for therapy involving chelating agents?

  • 1 to 3 months
  • 6 months to 2 years (correct)
  • 1 week to 1 month
  • 3 to 5 years

Which group of pathogens is associated with endogenous animal infections causing food poisoning?

  • Bacteria that grow in cooked meat
  • Viruses and fungi only
  • Organisms associated with animal infections transmitted through meat or fish (correct)
  • Organisms that contaminate food through handling

What is the primary source of contamination with Staphylococcus in food preparation?

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How do bacterial food infection and food poisoning differ in their onset of symptoms?

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What are the consequences of consuming fat-soluble vitamins in excessive amounts?

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Which of the following is a potential effect of consuming high levels of glycolalkaloids?

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What is one of the primary toxic effects of glycoalkaloids found in potatoes?

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Which type of food toxin includes substances that accumulate during processing or storage?

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What distinguishes bacterial food infection from bacterial food poisoning?

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Seafood poisoning is associated with what type of natural food toxin?

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What is a significant health consequence of consuming food with heavy metal toxicity?

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What condition is caused by β-N-oxalyl-L-ά,β-di-amin-opropio-nitrile found in peas and chick-peas?

<p>Neuro-larthyrism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes saxitoxin?

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Which of the following substances is known to inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses?

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What are aflatoxins primarily associated with?

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Which toxic component can cause total paralysis and respiratory failure?

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What is a characteristic of mycotoxins produced by fungi?

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Which of the following statements about mycotoxins is true?

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Which of the following defines osteo-larthyrism?

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What symptom is likely to develop after a mild intoxication with saxitoxin?

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What is one of the initial symptoms of Itai-itai disease?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of lead toxicity in adults?

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How can lead contaminate food during its growth process?

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Which health effect is associated with high levels of lead exposure?

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What precaution can help reduce lead exposure from food?

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What is a possible long-term consequence of Itai-itai disease?

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What is the first step in treating heavy metals poisoning?

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Which symptom is more common in children than adults due to lead toxicity?

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What is a significant source of lead in drinking water?

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Which statement accurately reflects the effects of lead exposure on children?

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What is the primary source of mercury exposure in humans?

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Which of the following health effects is NOT associated with mercury exposure?

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What can pregnant and nursing women do to reduce the risk of mercury exposure in their infants?

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT a consequence of mercury poisoning?

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Why are fetuses and infants more vulnerable to mercury exposure than adults?

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What severe disease was linked to mercury poisoning in Japan?

<p>Minamata disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

High levels of which type of fish should be completely avoided by nursing mothers?

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What symptoms might affected children exhibit due to mercury exposure?

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Which of the following seafood should be limited to no more than 6 oz per week for adults?

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What chronic health issue can arise from mercury exposure related to insulin function?

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Natural Plant Toxins

Substances produced naturally by plants that can be harmful to humans when consumed in high amounts.

Gycoalkaloids

A type of natural plant toxin found in potatoes, especially in higher levels in green potatoes.

Harmful effects of Gycoalkaloids

The harmful effects of consuming high levels of gycoalkaloids.

Food Toxin

A substance, often naturally occurring, that can cause harmful effects in living organisms, particularly at relatively low doses.

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Food Toxicology

The study of toxins and their effects, especially how they relate to food safety.

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Bioaccumulation

The process of accumulating toxins over time, often through repeated exposure to small doses.

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Detoxification

The breakdown of toxins in the body, often by converting them into less harmful substances.

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Biggest source of mercury in human diet

The intake of fish is the primary source of mercury exposure for humans.

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Health risks of mercury poisoning

Mercury poisoning can result in various adverse health effects such as memory impairment, fatigue, depression, and loss of sensory functions.

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What form of mercury is most harmful?

Methylmercury is a highly toxic form of mercury that accumulates in the body, especially in pregnant women and their developing babies.

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Who is most vulnerable to mercury poisoning?

Pregnant women and nursing mothers are particularly vulnerable to mercury poisoning, which can harm the developing child.

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Mercury toxicity in embryos vs adults

Methylmercury is 5 to 10 times more toxic to developing embryos than it is to adults.

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Fish to avoid during pregnancy

Pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to limit consumption of certain fish known to contain high levels of mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish.

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Eating a healthy diet for reducing mercury

Pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to consume a balanced and healthy diet to reduce the risk of mercury poisoning.

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Minamata disease and its cause

Minamata disease, first discovered in 1965, resulted from severe mercury poisoning in Japan, highlighting the devastating effects of mercury on human health.

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How does mercury affect the body?

Mercury poisoning can affect several body systems, including the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems.

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Mercury poisoning and diabetes risk

Mercury poisoning can lead to disorders in insulin function and blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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What is β-N-oxalyl-L-ά,β-di-amin-opropionitrile?

A type of neurotoxin found in peas and chickpeas that can cause paralysis in the legs and general weakness, especially in young men.

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What is β-L-glut-amyl-amino-propio-nitrile?

A type of toxin found in peas and chickpeas that can cause skeletal deformities and weakness in connective tissues and bones.

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What is Tetrodotoxin?

A potent neurotoxin found in the liver, ovaries, skin, and intestine of certain fish, most notably pufferfish. It blocks the transmission of nerve impulses.

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What is Saxitoxin?

A neurotoxin found in shellfish that have consumed certain types of algae. It accumulates in the shellfish flesh and can cause numbness, vomiting, coma, and death.

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What are Mycotoxins?

A category of toxins produced by fungi that can be found in various food sources, including moldy grains, soybeans, and nuts. These toxins are very carcinogenic.

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What are Aflatoxins?

A specific type of mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus, known for its carcinogenic properties.

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What is Aflatoxin B1?

The most widely known and potent chemical carcinogen among aflatoxins.

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How do shellfish detoxify saxitoxin?

The process by which shellfish can break down and eliminate saxitoxin from their bodies, typically taking 3 weeks.

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How can Aflatoxins transfer to humans through animals?

The transfer of mycotoxins from contaminated food sources to humans through the consumption of animal products, like meat or eggs.

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Heavy Metal Chelation Therapy

The use of chelating drugs (substances that bind toxic metals) to remove heavy metals from the body.

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Bacterial Food Poisoning

A type of food poisoning caused by consuming toxins produced by bacteria, such as Staphylococcus and Campylobacter, present in food.

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Bacterial Food Infection

A type of food poisoning caused by consuming food contaminated with live bacteria, which then multiply in the body, leading to illness.

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Staphylococcus Food Poisoning

A type of bacterial food poisoning caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.

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Campylobacter Food Poisoning

A type of bacterial food poisoning caused by Campylobacter bacteria, often multiplying in cooked meat left at warm temperatures for too long.

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Itai-itai disease

A disease caused by chronic cadmium poisoning, characterized by severe bone pain, skeletal deformities, and kidney damage.

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Lead toxicity

A heavy metal that can cause serious health problems, particularly in children, affecting the nervous system, bones, kidneys, and reproductive system.

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Chronic Lead Exposure

A type of lead poisoning that occurs over a long period, leading to a buildup of lead in the body.

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Acute Lead Exposure

A type of lead poisoning that occurs after a short period of high exposure to lead.

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Lead Toxicity Symptoms in Adults

Symptoms of lead poisoning in adults, including headaches, abdominal pain, memory loss, kidney failure, weakness, and pain in extremities.

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Lead Toxicity Symptoms in Children

Symptoms of lead poisoning in children, including loss of appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, constipation, anemia, kidney failure, learning disabilities, hearing loss, and loss of speech skills.

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How Lead Gets into Food

Lead can get into food through contaminated soil, food processing, and food containers, especially acidic foods stored in glazed pottery.

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Lead in Drinking Water

The primary source of lead in drinking water is lead plumbing, where lead pipes can leach lead into the water supply.

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Reducing Lead Exposure in Food

Reducing lead exposure in food involves avoiding glazed pottery dishes for food storage, eating a balanced diet rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C, and using alternative food containers.

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Heavy Metal Poisoning Treatment

The initial step in treating heavy metal poisoning is identifying the toxic elements and initiating removal processes.

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Study Notes

Food Toxins

  • Food toxins are harmful substances found in food.
  • Some toxins accumulate in food during processing or storage.
  • Some toxins are introduced into plants or animals that are consumed as food.
  • Some toxins, like polychlorinated biphenyls, are cumulative.
  • Other toxins, like glycolalkaloids, are harmless when consumed repeatedly at sub-toxic doses.
  • Food components can cause toxic effects within hours, days, or weeks after eating.
  • Some food components can be mutagenic or carcinogenic, changing genetic information in cells, potentially leading to cancer or other diseases over time.
  • Natural toxins exist in plants at varying levels, and levels above 200mg/kg fresh weight can inhibit the enzyme cholinesterase.
  • Natural plant toxins can cause neurological conditions like neuro-larygims and osteo-larygims in humans.
  • Marine toxins can cause total paralysis.
  • Fungal toxins (mycotoxins) remain in food even after the mold is removed or dies.
  • Mycotoxins from the fungus Aspergillus flavus are known as aflatoxins, and are carcinogenic at very low levels.
  • Aflatoxins are often present in moldy grains, soybeans, and nuts.
  • Aflatoxins can be transmitted via animals in meat and eggs.
  • Aflatoxins can cause a high risk of liver cancer in rats.
  • Many mycotoxins are quite stable during food processing.
  • Some mushrooms are toxic but can be rendered edible by cooking.
  • Pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals are common pollutants.
  • Examples of pesticides include organophosphates, pyrethroids, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
  • Examples of herbicides include triazines, phenoxy, ammonium, and benzoic acids.
  • Examples of heavy metals include mercury, cadmium, and lead.
  • Mercury from mining and coal burning plants accumulate in waterways, converted to methylmercury which enters foods.
  • High levels of mercury accumulate in long-lived, large fish like sharks, swordfish, tuna, and king mackerel.
  • Mercury poisoning can affect the nervous system, leading to learning and behavior disorders.
  • The consumption of fish containing mercury is a primary cause of mercury exposure.
  • High-fructose corn syrup and mercury-contaminated grain are also potential sources of mercury exposure.
  • Mercury poisoning can cause poor memory, Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue, depression, loss of sight, hearing, and coordination, increased salivation, kidney damage, insulin function disorders, and type-2 diabetes, skin discoloration, swelling, and shedding of skin, and red cheeks, nose and lips, loss of hair, teeth, and nails.

Pathogenic agents

  • Pathogenic agents are very common causes of food poisoning.
  • They are classified into two groups.
  • The first group includes organisms associated with endogenous animal infections, transmitted by consuming infected meat or fish.
  • The second group involves bacterial species from exogenous contamination, causing food poisoning in humans.
  • Staphylococcus contamination usually results from workers handling food with infected hands.
  • Campylobacter, multiply in cooked meat, developing toxins in foods held at warm temperatures.

Bacterial food infection vs bacterial food poisoning

  • Food infection is from eating food with large colonies of Escherichia, Shigella, and Listera.
  • Food poisoning involves toxins produced in the food itself before consumption by Staphylococcus and Campylobacter.

Seafood Poisoning

  • Bacterial decomposition of fish (stored at high temperatures or for long periods) is a primary cause.
  • Bacterial decomposition creates histamine in fish.
  • Some components like cadaverine and putrescine in fish contribute to histamine toxicity.
  • Scombroid poisoning occurs from eating fish of the scombroidea species, including mackerel and tuna.
  • Other species, like sardines, can also lead to outbreaks.
  • Symptoms of seafood poisoning appear within 2 hours; they include pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Government Food Safety Control Agencies

  • Agencies in the U.S. include USDA, FDA, HACCP, FFDCA, and DSHEA.
    • USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
    • FDA: Food and Drug Administration
    • HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
    • FFDCA: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
    • DSHEA: Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act

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