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Question | Answer |
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Define the term toxicology. | the study of substances that can harm a person |
List the four major ways toxins enter the human body. | ingested or eaten, inhaled, injected, absorbing through the skin |
What is intentional exposure? | When the substance is used as a drug or medicine to treat an illness or relieve pain |
What is accidental exposure? | when the exposure was not planned or meant to happen |
What is deliberate exposure? | When the substance is used in an incorrect way |
Alcohol is classified as which type of drug? | a depressant |
Which 2 organs are responsible for absorbing alcohol? | stomach and small intestine |
What does the term oxidation mean? | when alcohol is combined with oxygen |
Which 2 compounds are produced when alcohol is oxidized? | carbon dioxide and water |
What percentage of alcohol is broken down through oxidation? | 95 - 98% |
Which organ performs most of the process of oxidation? | liver |
What are the 3 ways alcohol is excreted by the body? | in the breath, in the urine, in sweat |
What BAC is considered intoxicated? | 0.08% |
What are the 3 main types of alcohol | beer, wine, liquor |
What BAC can cause alcohol poisoning and loss of consciousness? | 0.25 -0.399% |
What BAC can lead to coma and possible death? | above 0.40% |