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What is the main focus of toxicology?
What is the main focus of toxicology?
- Study of the treatment of poisoning incidents
- Study of the historical use of poisons
- Study of the chemical composition of poisons
- Study of the effects of poisons on living organisms (correct)
Who made the first attempt at classifying poisons and providing descriptions and drawings?
Who made the first attempt at classifying poisons and providing descriptions and drawings?
- Socrates
- Theophrastus
- Pedanius Dioscorides (correct)
- Hippocrates
Which ancient text contains information about recognized poisons such as hemlock and aconite?
Which ancient text contains information about recognized poisons such as hemlock and aconite?
- De Historia Plantarum
- Book of Job
- Hippocratic Corpus
- Ebers Papyrus (correct)
What was Socrates' estimated proper dose of hemlock extract for expeditious suicide?
What was Socrates' estimated proper dose of hemlock extract for expeditious suicide?
Which Greek philosopher made reference to poisonous plants in De Historia Plantarum?
Which Greek philosopher made reference to poisonous plants in De Historia Plantarum?
What does the phrase 'Only the dose makes the poison' imply?
What does the phrase 'Only the dose makes the poison' imply?
Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Toxicology'?
Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Toxicology'?
Which term refers to the likelihood that an injury may occur due to a toxic substance?
Which term refers to the likelihood that an injury may occur due to a toxic substance?
What does toxicokinetic study involve?
What does toxicokinetic study involve?
Which branch is concerned with medico-legal cases related to poisoning?
Which branch is concerned with medico-legal cases related to poisoning?
What does toxicodynamic refer to?
What does toxicodynamic refer to?
Which term describes the study of the impact of pollutants on human health?
Which term describes the study of the impact of pollutants on human health?
What do industrial pollutants mainly include?
What do industrial pollutants mainly include?
'Mechanistics' primarily deals with:
'Mechanistics' primarily deals with:
What did Jean Stas identify in the famous Bocarmé murder case?
What did Jean Stas identify in the famous Bocarmé murder case?
What is the main goal of conducting toxicity testing?
What is the main goal of conducting toxicity testing?
