Question 1
The factors that modify toxicity include all of the following EXCEPT:
age.
species.
gender.
disease.
Question 2
All of the following are examples of lifestyle and diet factors that modify toxicity EXCEPT:
smoking.
consuming shellfish.
city you reside in.
body fat composition.
Question 3
People with liver and kidney disease have an increased risk of toxic damage because of __________
increased excretion capability.
decrease in biotransformation.
increase in biotransformation.
decreased metabolism.
Question 4
Thalidomide was a drug prescribed to women for __________
nausea.
headaches.
heat disease.
kidney stones.
Question 5
Which algae is responsible for a type of contact dermatitis called "swimmers itch"?
Green algae
Blue-green algae
Brown algae
Dinoflagallates
Question 6
The botulinum toxin is an example of what type of toxin?
Mycotoxin
Fungal toxin
Bacterial toxin
Phytotoxin
Question 7
Aflatoxins are most commonly produced by which of the following fungi?
Cladosporium
Aspergillus
Penicillium
Stachyborys
Question 8
Mushroom poisoning effects fall into the following categories, EXCEPT:
gastrointestinal.
cytotoxic.
respiratory.
neurotoxic.
Question 9
Endotoxins are known to cause __________
spasms.
lock-jaw.
inflammatory response.
neurological effects.
Question 10
What is a cytotoxic mushroom with an extremely long latency period called?
Sorrel Webcap
False Morels
Autumn Skullcap
Death Cap
Question 11
Identify the five factors that modify toxicity. Provide a brief discussion of each and include at least two examples of each factor.
Your response should be at least 250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 12
Identify the five different types of toxins. Provide a brief discussion of the effects and include examples
Your response should be at least 250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 13
Compare and contrast bacterial and fungal toxins. Provide a brief discussion for each, and include symptoms and examples for each
Your response should be at least 250 words in length, as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations
Question 14
Share with the class an experience you have had with an exposure to a plant or animal toxin. Be specific with any symptom and treatments you may have had, and the geographical location where it occurred. If you do not have a personal experience, research one and provide your findings.