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Which organ is mainly affected by inorganic mercury toxicity?
Which organ is mainly affected by inorganic mercury toxicity?
- Lungs
- Liver
- Brain
- Kidneys (correct)
What is a common symptom of acrodynia (Pink disease) resulting from dermal exposure to mercury?
What is a common symptom of acrodynia (Pink disease) resulting from dermal exposure to mercury?
- Jaundice
- Muscle Cramps
- Heart Palpitations
- Peripheral Neuropathy (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a sign of long-term organic mercury toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of long-term organic mercury toxicity?
- Coma
- Ataxia
- Gingivitis (correct)
- Paresthesias
What is a potential effect of organic mercury toxicity on infants with severely affected mothers?
What is a potential effect of organic mercury toxicity on infants with severely affected mothers?
Which symptom is associated with central nervous system effects of mercury exposure?
Which symptom is associated with central nervous system effects of mercury exposure?
How is inorganic mercury typically measured in diagnostic procedures?
How is inorganic mercury typically measured in diagnostic procedures?
Which of the following sweeteners has the highest relative sweetness compared to sucrose?
Which of the following sweeteners has the highest relative sweetness compared to sucrose?
What is the chemical formula for aspartame?
What is the chemical formula for aspartame?
Which of the following is NOT a product that typically contains aspartame?
Which of the following is NOT a product that typically contains aspartame?
In which year was saccharin discovered, and by whom?
In which year was saccharin discovered, and by whom?
Which of the following statements about aspartame is true, according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements about aspartame is true, according to the information provided?
What was the more accurate name proposed for the structure of sucralose?
What was the more accurate name proposed for the structure of sucralose?
Why did the FDA not require the use of the more accurate name 'trichlorogalactosucrose' for sucralose?
Why did the FDA not require the use of the more accurate name 'trichlorogalactosucrose' for sucralose?
What is the most dangerous component of sucralose according to the text?
What is the most dangerous component of sucralose according to the text?
Why are the long-term effects of sucralose on humans unclear according to the text?
Why are the long-term effects of sucralose on humans unclear according to the text?
Which of the following symptoms have been associated with sucralose consumption?
Which of the following symptoms have been associated with sucralose consumption?
What did a recent study find about the effects of Splenda (sucralose) on rats?
What did a recent study find about the effects of Splenda (sucralose) on rats?
What is the legally defined term for a pesticide with an LD50 of 50 mg/kg or less?
What is the legally defined term for a pesticide with an LD50 of 50 mg/kg or less?
What is the signal word that must be displayed on the label of a pesticide with an LD50 of 50 mg/kg or less?
What is the signal word that must be displayed on the label of a pesticide with an LD50 of 50 mg/kg or less?
What is the relative toxicity (LD50 in mg/kg) of the insecticide Parathion?
What is the relative toxicity (LD50 in mg/kg) of the insecticide Parathion?
What is the specific gravity of mercury, a heavy metal?
What is the specific gravity of mercury, a heavy metal?
How are heavy metals typically absorbed through the respiratory system?
How are heavy metals typically absorbed through the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of heavy metals?
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of heavy metals?
What percentage of non-industry-sponsored studies identified problems with aspartame?
What percentage of non-industry-sponsored studies identified problems with aspartame?
What was the position held by some FDA officials after approving aspartame?
What was the position held by some FDA officials after approving aspartame?
How many of the industry-sponsored studies on aspartame claimed to find no problems with the sweetener?
How many of the industry-sponsored studies on aspartame claimed to find no problems with the sweetener?
What is the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of acesulfame potassium set by the FDA?
What is the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of acesulfame potassium set by the FDA?
What is the primary concern raised about acesulfame potassium in the text?
What is the primary concern raised about acesulfame potassium in the text?
How does the aspartame industry's research compare to that of the tobacco industry?
How does the aspartame industry's research compare to that of the tobacco industry?
