Toxicity of Chemicals 3

Which of the following is an example of a heavy metal that can be toxic at low doses?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Lead

• Sodium

Which of the following is an example of an organic solvent that can be toxic if ingested?

• Acetone

• Water

• Olive oil

• Milk

Which of the following is a measure of the ability of a pesticide to cause harm?

• LD50

• EC50

• IC50

• LC50

Which of the following is an example of a chronic effect of exposure to a heavy metal?

• Headache

• Nausea

• Lung cancer

• Kidney damage

Which of the following is an example of an acute effect of exposure to an organic solvent?

• Birth defects

• Dizziness

• Allergic reaction

• Skin irritation

Which of the following organic solvents can cause reproductive and developmental damage if ingested or inhaled in high doses?

• Acetone

• Ethanol

• Toluene

• Methanol

Which of the following types of pesticides can cause skin irritation and eye damage upon contact?

• Organophosphates

• Pyrethroids

• Neonicotinoids

• Carbamates

Which of the following organic solvents can cause liver damage if ingested or inhaled in high doses?

• Acetone

• Benzene

• Ethanol

• Toluene

Which of the following heavy metals can cause neurological damage if ingested in high doses?

• Iron

• Zinc

• Mercury

• Copper

Which of the following sizes of particulate matter is most harmful to human health?

• PM1

• PM2.5

• PM10

• PM100