5 Questions
What is a common route of entry for pesticides into the human body?
Inhalation
Which of the following is NOT a route of entry for pesticides?
Muscle injection
What is the primary route of entry for pesticides that are applied as sprays?
Inhalation of droplets
Which of the following is a potential route of entry for pesticides in agricultural workers?
All of the above
What can happen if pesticides enter the body through the skin?
They can cause systemic poisoning
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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