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What are the typical gastrointestinal symptoms of foodborne illnesses?

  • Dizziness and fatigue
  • Shortness of breath and chest pain
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain (correct)
  • Nasal congestion and coughing

    • Which group is mentioned as having less developed immune systems in relation to foodborne illnesses?

  • Pregnant women
  • Young adults
  • Children (correct)
  • Elderly individuals

    • What are the systemic symptoms that can accompany foodborne illnesses?

  • Sore throat and runny nose
  • Headache and fever (correct)
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Joint pain and muscle weakness

    • What can happen if a foodborne illness persists without proper management?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not influence the type and severity of a person's symptoms in relation to foodborne illnesses?

    <p>Individual's favorite food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are immunocompromised individuals mentioned in relation to foodborne illnesses?

    <p>They may have conditions like heart failure or CKD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EIA stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Environmental Impact Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an area examined during an EIA according to the text?

    <p>Cultural impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as explained in the text?

    <p>Assessing potential health impacts of proposed projects and existing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of HIA coverage for proposed development projects, what are considered 'health sensitive project components'?

    <p>Components with significant impacts on community health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serve in relation to large-scale development projects?

    <p>To establish a connection between projects and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the main focus of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as outlined in the text?

    <p>Assessing potential health impacts of new proposed projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibiotics mainly enter the environment according to the text?

    <p>Through human and animal urine and feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source mentioned for antibiotics in the aquatic region?

    <p>Landfills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of antibiotics/antifungals mentioned in the text?

    <p>Toothpaste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a by-product of wastewater treatment plants that is used as fertilizer for agriculture?

    <p>Sewage sludge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a correct statement about the comparison made in the figure between human medicine and veterinary medicine?

    <p>It shows how antibiotics can enter the environment through excretion or manure for both human and veterinary medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern related to Antibiotic Resistance mentioned in the text?

    <p>Contamination of drinking water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason the radium girls experienced odd illnesses like painful jaw and tumors?

    <p>They swallowed the radium paint while painting watches and dials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the company hiring the radium girls take to counter the belief that radium was dangerous?

    <p>Hired scientists to prove that radium is safe for human use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key outcomes of the case of the radium girls holding the company accountable for their health issues?

    <p>Establishment of OSHA to regulate workplace safety standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the company make it difficult to diagnose and link radium exposure to workplace illnesses?

    <p>By promoting radium as a 'wonder element' with health benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did the radium girls use to make a fine point with their brushes loaded with radium paint?

    <p>Placing the brush between their lips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the radium girls collectively seek change for themselves and future generations?

    <p>Seeking out experts to gather information on health at work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of acute exposure to radiation affecting the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has waves with shorter wavelength and higher frequency than visible light?

    <p>Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma Ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at risk for developing thyroid cancer due to radiation exposure early in life?

    <p>Babies in utero exposed to radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential biological effect of ultraviolet B waves?

    <p>Causing skin cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question are radiologic technologists trained to ask women of reproductive age to ensure safety during imaging procedures?

    <p>'Is there any chance you are pregnant?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the wavelength and frequency of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum relate to the likelihood of developing cancer?

    <p>Shorter wavelength, higher frequency = higher chance of developing cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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