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Forensic Toxicology and Poisons

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Aiding legal investigations to determine the cause of poisoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is poison defined in the context of its medicinal use?

<p>A medicine in a toxic dose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.