Introduction to Toxicology in Sports Anti-Doping
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What is the general objective of toxicology?

  • Analyzing the actions and mechanisms of toxins
  • Exploring factors that affect the concentration of toxic substances
  • Studying the effects of chemicals on living organisms (correct)
  • Identifying poisonous substances produced within living cells

    • What is the difference between toxicants and toxins?

  • Toxicants are from chemicals, while toxins are produced within living cells or organisms (correct)
  • Toxicants refer to household substances, while toxins are industrial substances
  • Toxicants are produced within living cells while toxins come from chemicals
  • Toxicants are pharmacological substances, while toxins are environmental

    • What does toxicokinetics study?

  • The toxicity of household substances
  • The actions and mechanisms of toxins
  • The study of factors affecting the concentration of a toxic substance (correct)
  • The amount of poison in a toxic substance

    • Which source is mentioned for the Schedule II drug cocaine?

    <p>Plant source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are toxicodynamics concerned with?

    <p>Actions and mechanisms of toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a source of toxic substances?

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

    What is the effect of the dose on the severity of toxicity?

    <p>Increasing the dose increases toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physical state is generally more toxic according to the text?

    <p>Gaseous state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor related to the individual can affect the action of poison?

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

    What does the LD50 represent in toxicology?

    <p>A measurement term for lethal dosage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor will cause alterations in a poison's status?

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

    How does the purity of a poison affect toxicity according to the text?

    <p>Higher purity leads to higher toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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