NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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A poisonous substance naturally produced by certain plants, animals, and bacteria that is capable of causing disease or death in humans
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Dose
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Toxicity
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Poison
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Biological Toxin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing disease and death in humans and other animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Exotoxins: Exotoxins include several types of protein toxins and enzymes produced and/or secreted from pathogenic bacteria. Major categories include cytotoxins, neurotoxins, and enterotoxins.
Detailed explanation-3: -Natural toxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by living organisms. These toxins are not harmful to the organisms themselves but they may be toxic to other creatures, including humans, when eaten. These chemical compounds have diverse structures and differ in biological function and toxicity.
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