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Hazards of Asbestos Exposure Quiz

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Why is asbestos considered hazardous to health?

It can cause lung cancer and pleural plaque. (correct)

It leads to an increase in white blood cells.

It has a sweet taste that can be toxic if ingested.

It is a natural fiber that improves lung function.

What is a common disease associated with asbestos exposure?

Pneumonia

Bronchitis

Mesothelioma (correct)

Asthma

What is the primary composition of white asbestos?

Needle kamphibole

Magnum sixate (correct)

Diam transce

Manganese sulfate

How do asbestos fibers appear?

Thin and needle-like Signup and view all the answers

What unique optical property helps identify asbestos fibers?

Refractive index dependent on light polarization Signup and view all the answers

What can breathing in asbestos fibers lead to?

Build up of fibrous scar tissue in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

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Asbestos Properties

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous silicas, including serpentine and amphibole asbestos.
There are two main groups of asbestos: serpentine (chrysotile) and amphibole (crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, and actinolite).

Health Risks

Asbestos is hazardous to human health, causing diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening, and plaques.
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause a build-up of scar-like tissue in the lungs, leading to respiratory diseases.

Physical Properties

Asbestos fibers have unique optical properties, such as a refractive index that depends on the polarization and propagation direction of light.
Chrysotile (white asbestos) has a curly, serpentine structure, while amphibole asbestos has a needle-like shape.

Identification

The optical properties of asbestos can be used to identify it.
Asbestos fibers are typically long and thin, with a unique shape and structure that distinguishes them from other minerals.

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Test your knowledge on the hazards of asbestos exposure, including related diseases like lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural plaques. Learn about how asbestos fibers can cause serious health issues when inhaled or disturbed.