Pesticides and Human Health: Routes of Entry
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What is a common route of entry for pesticides into the human body?

  • Respiration
  • Photosynthesis
  • Inhalation (correct)
  • Digestion
  • Which of the following is NOT a route of entry for pesticides?

  • Muscle injection (correct)
  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Eye contact
  • Skin absorption
  • What is the primary route of entry for pesticides that are applied as sprays?

  • Inhalation of droplets (correct)
  • Dermal absorption
  • Eye contact
  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Which of the following is a potential route of entry for pesticides in agricultural workers?

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    What can happen if pesticides enter the body through the skin?

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    Study Notes

    Pesticide Entry Routes

    • A common route of entry for pesticides into the human body is through skin absorption or inhalation.
    • The eyes are NOT a route of entry for pesticides.
    • The primary route of entry for pesticides that are applied as sprays is through inhalation.
    • For agricultural workers, a potential route of entry for pesticides is through skin contact.
    • If pesticides enter the body through the skin, they can be absorbed into the bloodstream and potentially cause systemic toxicity.

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