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TOXI LEC MOD4 QUIZ2 (BSP3F)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

“Target Organ”, refers to the organ that is most affected or first affected by a toxic agent.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

Standardized human toxicity tests have been highly effective in detecting toxicity that may occur in animals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

This type of toxicity test provides data on the relative toxicity likely to arise from a single or brief exposure, or sometimes multiple doses over a brief period of time.

a)

Acute toxicity

b)

Subchronic tocicity

c)

Chronic toxicity

d)

Carcinogenicity

4.

This type of toxicity test determines toxicity from exposure that extend over a long period of time and involve large groups of animals.

a)

Acute toxicity

b)

Subchronic tocicity

c)

Chronic toxicity

d)

Carcinogenicity

5.

This type of toxicity test is intended to determine the effects of substances on gonadal function, conception, birth, and the growth and development of offspring.

a)

Developmental toxicity

b)

Reproductive tocicity

c)

Ocular toxicity

d)

Neurotoxicity

6.

The usual test subjects for the neurotoxicity tests are:

a)

Rabbits

b)

Sprague dawley rats

c)

Domestic chickens

d)

Monkeys

7.

Many mutagenic substances are also carcinogenic, but not all.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The process by which normal, healthy cells transform into cancer cells:

a)

Cancer

b)

Mutation

c)

Carcinogenesis

d)

Mutagenesis

9.

The most common way for asbestos fibers to enter the body is through:

a)

Ingestion

b)

Inhalation

c)

Dermal contact

d)

Intravenous route

10.

A rare cancer that is directly associated with exposure to asbestos is called Mesothelioma.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Benzene targets what organ and causes neoplasms upon long-term exposure to it?

a)

Eyes

b)

Liver

c)

Kidney

d)

Bone Marrow

12.

This is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature.

It is primarily used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

a)

Benzene

b)

Benzidine

c)

PAH

d)

Vinyl chloride monomer

13.

This is a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor. It is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze.

a)

Beryllium

b)

Ethylene oxide

c)

Formaldehyde

d)

Benzene

14.

This toxicant that causes neoplasm in bone marrow is also found in cigarette smoke, gasoline and dozens of everyday products.

a)

Benzene

b)

Benzidine

c)

PAH

d)

Vinyl chloride monomer

15.

Arsenic can cause lung, bladder, liver, and skin cancer. Ypu could be exposed to arsenic through: (More than 1 answer)

a)

Mining

b)

Smelting

c)

Contaminated water

d)

Dyes

16.

These class of toxicants are often mutagenic, carcinogenic, and teratogenic. Prenatal exposure to these chemicals is associated with lowered IQ and childhood asthma.

a)

Benzene

b)

Benzidine

c)

PAH

d)

Vinyl chloride monomer

17.

This is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials.

a)

Benzene

b)

Benzidine

c)

PAH

d)

Asbestos

18.

This is used for agents increasing the occurrence of mutations.

a)

Cancer

b)

Mutation

c)

Carcinogenesis

d)

Mutagen

19.

This type of toxicity test is used to determine if a compound (drug) has the potential to cause mutations or chromosomal damage.

a)

Dermal toxicity

b)

Ocular toxicity

c)

Neurotoxicity

d)

Genetic toxicity

20.

This type of toxicity test is used to determine the potential for an agent to cause irritation and inflammation of the skin.

a)

Dermal toxicity

b)

Ocular toxicity

c)

Neurotoxicity

d)

Genetic toxicity