Human Health and the Environment

What percentage of commercial chemicals have been tested for toxicity?

• 10

• 30

• 50

• 90

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What is the main defense against viral diseases?

• Antibiotics

• Pesticides

• Vaccination

• Epidemiology

Pathogens can be spread by

• breathing contaminated air.

• drinking contaminated water

• secondary hosts.

• All of the above.

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What is the difference between pollution from natural sources and pollution from human activities?

• Naturally occurring pollutants are less toxic.

• Pollution from human activities has not been researched.

• Pollution from human activities can be predicted and controlled.

• Naturally occurring pollutants are only hazardous in small dosages

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Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

Older buildings with old plumbing are at high risk for exposure to what?

• lead

• radon

• mercury

• arsenic

• methane

Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• asbestos

• radon

• lead

• carbon monoxide

• formaldehyde

Which of the following are NOT examples of Endocrine Disruptors?

• BPA

• PCBs

• Nitrogen

• DDT

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Implicated in human neurological damage

• Sulfur dioxide

• Lead

• Ozone

• Hydrocarbons

• Particulates

Which of the following consumer products would most likely increase your exposure to bisphenol A?

• Wood paneling in the home

• Imported fruit from tropical regions

• Plastic food containers and water bottles

• Perfumes and hairsprays

• Oil-based paints

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