Chapter 9 Section #3
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24 questions
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Ricin is a poisonous protein in the __________________.
Ricin is a poisonous protein in the __________________.
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_______________ is the most poisonous biological substance known to humans.
_______________ is the most poisonous biological substance known to humans.
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Snake venom can be a deadly ________ toxin.
Snake venom can be a deadly ________ toxin.
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Botulism acts as a neurotoxin, __________________ muscles by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Botulism acts as a neurotoxin, __________________ muscles by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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Botulism is caused by....
Botulism is caused by....
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This bacterial toxin is extremely deadly in very small amounts and causespainful ______________ before death.
This bacterial toxin is extremely deadly in very small amounts and causes
painful ______________ before death.
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Spores released by bacteria can be destroyed by......
Spores released by bacteria can be destroyed by......
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Purified botulinum toxin (sometimes called “_____________”) has beensafely used in medicine to treat muscle spasms, eye conditions, excessivesweating, and headaches, as well as to stimulate wound healing and as acosmetic treatment.
Purified botulinum toxin (sometimes called “_____________”) has been
safely used in medicine to treat muscle spasms, eye conditions, excessive
sweating, and headaches, as well as to stimulate wound healing and as a
cosmetic treatment.
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_______________ is sometimes called “lockjaw” because spasms often begin in the jaw and may interfere with breathing.
_______________ is sometimes called “lockjaw” because spasms often begin in the jaw and may interfere with breathing.
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About how many people die from "lockjaw" per year in the United States?
About how many people die from "lockjaw" per year in the United States?
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About how many people die from "lockjaw" per year worldwide?
About how many people die from "lockjaw" per year worldwide?
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Ingesting Anthrax can become fatal in 25% to ____% of cases.
Ingesting Anthrax can become fatal in 25% to ____% of cases.
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when coma is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when coma is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when seizures is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when seizures is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when nausea and vomiting is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when nausea and vomiting is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when anxiety is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when anxiety is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when abdominal pain is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when abdominal pain is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when body spasms is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when body spasms is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when produces an almond-like odor is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when produces an almond-like odor is a characteristic?
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Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when diarrhea is a characteristic?
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when diarrhea is a characteristic?
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For Ricin, when provided the symptom of redness and pain what was the type of exposure?
For Ricin, when provided the symptom of redness and pain what was the type of exposure?
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For Ricin, when provided the symptom of tightness in the chest what was the type of exposure?
For Ricin, when provided the symptom of tightness in the chest what was the type of exposure?
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ForAnthrax, when provided the symptom of nausea what was the type of exposure?
ForAnthrax, when provided the symptom of nausea what was the type of exposure?
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ForAnthrax, when provided the symptom of itchy bumps what was the type of exposure?
ForAnthrax, when provided the symptom of itchy bumps what was the type of exposure?