NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a neurotoxin?
A
Asbestos
B
Thalidomide
C
Mercury
D
DDT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methylmercury, however, is a powerful neurotoxin, and people exposed to high levels may experience adverse health effects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Human activity is the main cause of mercury releases, particularly coal-fired power stations, residential coal burning for heating and cooking, industrial processes, waste incinerators and as a result of mining for mercury, gold and other metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mercury is a toxic heavy metal which is widely dispersed in nature. Most human exposure results from fish consumption or dental amalgam. Mercury occurs in several chemical forms, with complex pharmacokinetics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Can you get mercury poisoning from fish? Yes, certain types of fish contain methylmercury, which is present in the water where fish live. Methylmercury is a type of organic mercury that is dangerous to the human body if you consume large amounts of it.

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