HSCI 4080: Chapter 28
The body's severe reaction to the toxins in a bee or wasp sting is an allergic reaction also known as:
An anaphylactic reaction
Lead poisoning can cause extensive organ/system damage, including:
Anemia, ulcers in digestive tract, and nervous system damage
Which of the following agents commonly causes mesothelioma?
Asbestos
The specific site of the damage done by ionizing radiation to a living cell is the:
DNA
Excessive elevation of the body temperature is referred to as:
Hyperthermia
Hearing impairment that usually begins as a gradual loss of hearing at the high and low ends of the hearing range is typically the result of:
Long, continuous exposure to sound
The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for establishing safety procedures in the workplace is the:
OSHA
The three main groups of environmental hazards are:
Physical, chemical, and biological
Rabies is a disease in which the virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal. The animal is called a:
Vector
The disease cholera is a potentially fatal disease caused by the bacteria:
Vibrio cholerae
Mesothelioma is associated with
exposure of the lungs to asbestos
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is associated with
exposure to excessive noise that leads to hearing impairment.
Chronic exposure to pesticides often leads to:
pinpoint pupils
Pica is
the craving for nonfood substances such as clay