WorksheetsToxicology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which has the most toxic poison or venom?
Scorpion
Black Widow Spider
Taipan Viper
Poison Dart Frog
What does LD50 mean?
The dose of a substance which is lethal to a human
The dose of a substance which is lethal to half of a population
The dose of a substance which is toxic to half of a population
The dose of a substance which is toxic to a human
Which is the most toxic substance known to man?
Tetanospasmin
Botulinum
Sarin
Capsaicin
What is the difference between a venom and a poison?
A venom is injected, while a poison is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin
A poison in injected, while a venom is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin
A poison comes from an animal, while a venom comes from anything else
A venom comes from an animal, while a poison comes from anything else
Which statements are true?
1. “Ante-mortem” means “after death”
2. Any substance can be toxic in a large enough dose
3. The weight of the victim helps determine the toxicity dose of the substance
4. A toxin will always be lethal
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
2, 3, and 4 only
Poison dart frogs bred in captivity will not be poisonous.
True
False
Which are post-mortem methods for analyzing toxicity?
1. Blood analysis
2. Urine analysis
3. Breath analysis
4. Vitreous fluid analysis
1 & 2 only
1, 2 & 4 only
1, 2 & 3 only
All of the above
How does cyanide affect the body?
It destroys the body’s red blood cells
It paralyzes the muscles
It prevents the body from using oxygen
It attacks and damages the nerves
Which of the following is considered bioterrorism?
1.The anthrax attack through the post office
2. The Rajneeshee case in Oregon
3. The Tylenol poisoning
4. Dr. Pignataro poisoning his wife with arsenic
None of the above
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
How much water would you have to drink in one sitting in order for it to be toxic?
Water is not toxic
1 liter
1 gallon
2 gallons
