_____________ is a poisonous protein in the castor bean.
2 points
2
Question 2
2.
Botulism acts as a neurotoxin, paralyzing muscles by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter _____________.
2 points
2
Question 3
3.
About how many people die from "lockjaw" per year worldwide?
3 points
3
Question 4
4.
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when coma is a characteristic?
3 points
3
Question 5
5.
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when seizures is a characteristic?
3 points
3
Question 6
6.
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when nausea and vomiting is a characteristic?
3 points
3
Question 7
7.
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when body spasms is a characteristic?
3 points
3
Question 8
8.
Which of the following are characteristics of an overdose for pesticides and heavy metal poisoning when produces an almond-like odor is a characteristic?
3 points
3
Question 9
9.
For Ricin, when provided the symptom of redness and pain what was the type of exposure?
3 points
3
Question 10
10.
For Ricin, when provided the symptom of tightness in the chest what was the type of exposure?
2 points
2
Question 11
11.
In the case studies, which poisoned her husband with strychnine when he waited for her at dance?
2 points
2
Question 12
12.
In the case studies, which laced some Excedrin with cyanide and killed her husband for his life insurance?
2 points
2
Question 13
13.
In the case studies, which had a sister sending a cake laced with phosphorus?
2 points
2
Question 14
14.
In the case studies, which had $100,000 reward posted by the drug manufacturer?
2 points
2
Question 15
15.
In the case studies, what year had an assassination attempt of Vladimir Kostov in Paris?
2 points
2
Question 16
16.
In the case studies, what was Georgi Markov injected with?
2 points
2
Question 17
17.
Toxins are poisons manufactured in laboratories.
2 points
2
Question 18
18.
The major ways people are exposed to toxins are by ingesting
them, inhaling them, injecting them, or absorbing them through the
skin.
2 points
2
Question 19
19.
Today, poisoning is a very common form of murder.
2 points
2
Question 20
20.
There are six basic types of controlled substances.
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2
Question 21
21.
Accidental deaths from drug overdoses are more common than
deaths from poisoning.
2 points
2
Question 22
22.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass and have no harmful
effects.
2 points
2
Question 23
23.
Clostridium botulinum causes lockjaw.
2 points
2
Question 24
24.
All alcohols are toxic to the body.
2 points
2
Question 25
25.
Mercury can cause the symptoms of acute poisoning.
2 points
2
Question 26
26.
Some poisons, like potassium chloride, interfere with enzyme activity.
2 points
2
Question 27
27.
Which drug has the side effects of difficulty breathing, drowsiness, coma, low blood pressure, muscle twitches, blue fingernails and lips?