NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the study of toxic or poisonous substances.
A
poison
B
toxin
C
toxicology
D
antidote
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is toxicology? Toxicology is a field of science that helps us understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The study and classification of toxic substances was first systematized by Matthieu Orfila (1787–1853) in the 19th century. Traditionally, the toxicologist’s functions have been to identify poisons and to search for antidotes and other means of treating toxic injuries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Toxicology is the study of poisons, toxins, drugs, and other substances a person may use for medical, recreational, or criminal purposes. Forensic toxicologists study the harmful effects of these substances on the body, typically after a death.

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