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