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Toxicology

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Father of Toxicology Mathieu Orfila
Toxins Produced by biological systems (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria)
Poisons Are substances that can cause harm to organisms when sufficient quantities are absorbed, inhaled or ingested .
What samples are usually tested for toxins or poisons ? Blood
Which toxin or posion was used to contaminate mail in the US in a bioterrorism attack? Anthrax
Whar is the most common cause of food poisoning ? Contaminated food
What is the blood alcohol concentration level for being presumed legally under the influence in GA? 0.08 grams
What is the main difference between acute and chronic toxicity ? Acute toxicity apperas within hours or days of an exposure , where as chronic toxicity takes many months or years to become a recognizable clinical disease
What is the relationship between alcohol and proof in the united states ? Alcohol proof is twice the percentage of ABV
Why does the same amout of alcohol affect males and females differently ? Women tend to be smalled than women , so she will have a higher blood alcohol level if she drinks the same amount .
Schedule I High abuse , no medical use
Schedule II High abuse . Accepted use with restrictions lead to severe psychological or physical dependance .
Schedule III Moderate abuse . Accepted use .
Schedule IV Low abuse . Accepted use
Schedule V Lowest abuse . Accepted use .
Excessive use of drug without physical need consitutes Drug abuse
Classified as a stimulant ? Methamphetamine
Not a hallucinogen Cocaine
Most narcotics are dervied from what plant ? Opium Poppy
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