NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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poisonous substances produced by living organisms
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poisonous substances produced by artificial means
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non-poisonous substances produced by living organisms
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non-poisonous substances produced by artificial means
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biological toxins are a heterogeneous group produced by living organisms. One dictionary defines them as “Chemicals produced by living organisms that have toxic properties for another organism”. Toxins are very attractive to terrorists for use in acts of bioterrorism .
Detailed explanation-2: -Introduction. Biological toxins are poisonous substances produced by certain microorganisms, animals, and plants. Examples of toxins of biological origin include Diphtheria Toxin, Tetrodotoxin, Pertussis Toxin, Botulinium Toxin, Snake Venom Toxins, Conotoxin and Ricin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biological toxins are hazardous substances produced by microorganisms, animals, insects, and plants that can be harmful when inhaled, ingested, injected, or absorbed.