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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

What does a toxic agent refer to?

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

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

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

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