Forensic Toxicology

A substance naturally produced by living things that can cause illness or death in humans

• toxicity

• toxin

• tonicity

• pathogen

Poisoning that occurs in small doses over long periods of time is called

• acute poisoning

• chronic poisoning

• sudden onset

• time release

Poisoning that occurs in large doses over a short period time

• acute poisoning

• chronic poisoning

• time release

• recurring poisoning

What organ is responsible for the breakdown (metabolism) of alcohol?

• liver
• kidney
• stomach
• thyroid

All substances can be toxic, it just depends on the_________________

• dosage (quantity)

• mode of entry

• ingredients

• color

_________________________ are tests done by a crime lab to determine the amount of toxins in a murdered victim.

• fingerprint analyses

• ballistics tests

• DNA analyses

• toxicological screens

A breathalyzer measures the amount of alcohol in a person's:

• Skin

• Brain

• Deep breath

• Stomach

Poisons and toxins can be detected in samples of hair.

• true

• false

What is toxicology?

• the study of drugs, poisons, and toxins

• the study of plants and animals

• the study of heavy metals

• the study of drugs

A person eats a piece of cake laced with arsenic. Which method of exposure occurs?

• injection

• ingestion

• absorption

• inhale