Toxicology Overview
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Who is credited with systematizing the study and classification of toxic substances?

  • Antoine Lavoisier
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Matthieu Orfila (correct)
  • Marie Curie
  • Which field overlaps with toxicology, particularly in the area of identifying and eliminating environmental contaminants?

  • Astronomy
  • Meteorology
  • Ecological sciences (correct)
  • Botany
  • What is the primary function of traditional toxicologists?

  • Identify poisons and search for antidotes (correct)
  • Research genetic disorders
  • Study plant biology
  • Conduct clinical trials for new drugs
  • Which area deals with the criminal use of poisons and has a long history related to toxicology?

    <p>Forensic toxicology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    <p>Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of toxicology?

    <p>Studying the effects of chemicals and physical agents on living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a substance that affects the entire body or many organs rather than a specific site?

    <p>Systemic toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a specific organ toxin mentioned in the text?

    <p>Benzene, primarily toxic to the blood-forming tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a toxic agent refer to?

    <p>Anything that can produce an adverse biological effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used interchangeably in the literature despite having subtle differences?

    <p>Toxicant, toxin, and poison</p> Signup and view all the answers

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