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Workplace Hazards and Exposure

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Why are elderly and young workers more susceptible to toxic substances?

Their genetic makeup is weaker
Their metabolic processes are slower (correct)
Their reproductive systems are more fragile
Their immune systems are stronger

Why is it important to consider the sex of a worker?

To assess the worker's overall physical fitness
To identify the worker's genetic predispositions
To determine the worker's sensitivity to hazardous agents (correct)
To determine the worker's metabolism rate

What can happen to pregnant women who are exposed to lead and mercury?

They may experience increased physical strength
They may become more resistant to toxins
Their offspring may develop neurological defects (correct)
They may develop anemia

Why is a worker's medical history important?

To identify pre-existing conditions that may be aggravated by workplace substances (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can a worker's lifestyle habits affect their health?

They can alter their natural defense mechanisms and increase the chance of developing ill-effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for lung cancer in workers exposed to asbestos fibers?

Smoking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the likelihood of harm from a workplace hazard?

The conditions of exposure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of constant exposure to low levels of a hazard in the workplace over a prolonged period of time?

An increased risk of disease after a latency period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the concentration or amount of a hazard?

It increases the risk of harm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of exposure to mixtures of hazards or several chemicals at the same time?

It causes synergistic or cumulative effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept related to exposure duration?

Timing of exposure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why may smokers be more at risk from the ill-effects of a hazard?

Because their clearance of dusts is inhibited (A) Signup and view all the answers

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