Toxicology Concepts and Terminology Quiz

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Match the following toxicology terminology with their definitions:

Poison = Any solid, liquid, or gas that interferes with the life processes of cells of the organism Toxicant = An alternative term for poison Toxin = A poison that originates from biological processes; also called a biotoxin Xenobiotics = Foreign substances taken into the body

Match the following toxicology concepts with their descriptions:

Toxicology = The study of poisons, including identification, chemical properties, biological effects, diagnosis, and treatment Pharmacology = Shared common principles with toxicology, including biodynamics, mechanism of action, treatment principles, and dose-response relationships Mycotoxins and zootoxins = Examples of biotoxins originating from fungal toxins and toxins of lower animals Phytotoxins = Common examples of plant toxins and biotoxins

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Biotoxin = A poison that originates from biological processes Xenobiotic = A foreign substance taken into the body Toxic effect = The term used to describe the effects of a poison on living systems Toxicology = The study of poisons and their effects on organisms

Match the following terms with their related examples:

<p>Mycotoxins = Fungal toxins Zootoxins = Toxins of lower animals Phytotoxins = Plant toxins Xenobiotics = Foreign substances taken into the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:

<p>Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers