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What defines a substance as a poison?
What defines a substance as a poison?
- A substance that is always a solid.
- A substance that has no environmental effect.
- A substance that causes ill effects when administered, inhaled, or swallowed. (correct)
- A substance that causes beneficial effects when administered.
Which of the following best describes forensic toxicology?
Which of the following best describes forensic toxicology?
- The examination of food for nutritional value.
- The study of beneficial drugs in clinical settings.
- A method used to cure poisonings using antidotes.
- The analysis of toxic substances for legal investigations. (correct)
Toxic substances can be classified in which of the following ways?
Toxic substances can be classified in which of the following ways?
- As solid, liquid, gas, or any environmental agent. (correct)
- Only as gases or liquids.
- Only as environmental agents.
- Only based on their medicinal properties.
What is a significant aspect of clinical poisoning addressed by forensic toxicology?
What is a significant aspect of clinical poisoning addressed by forensic toxicology?
How is poison defined in the context of its medicinal use?
How is poison defined in the context of its medicinal use?
Flashcards
Poison
Poison
A substance that causes harm to a living organism when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.
Toxic Substance
Toxic Substance
Any material that can cause harm to living organisms, including solids, liquids, gases, and even environmental pollutants.
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology
The study of toxic substances in a legal context, used to determine the cause of poisoning and aid in investigations.
What is the role of forensic toxicology in legal investigations?
What is the role of forensic toxicology in legal investigations?
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Medico-legal aspect of clinical poisoning
Medico-legal aspect of clinical poisoning
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Study Notes
Poison Definition
- Poison is a substance that harms a living organism when ingested or inhaled.
- It can also be a medicine given in an excessive, harmful amount.
- Poisons can exist as solids, liquids, gases, or environmental agents.
Forensic Toxicology
- Forensic toxicology analyzes poisonous substances.
- Methods used for analysis help determine the cause of poisoning in legal investigations.
- It's a medico-legal field related to clinical poisoning cases.
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Explore the definitions and implications of poisons in forensic toxicology. This quiz examines how substances can harm living organisms and the methods used to analyze them in legal cases. Understand the critical role of toxicology in determining causes of poisoning.
