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Acute toxicity refers to toxicity from
A one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic toxicity refers to toxicity from
many small exposures to a pesticide
the term LD50 refers to a level of toxicity where
50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
A nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Carbamate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
,Insecticides that attack the nervous system
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
nerve poison insecticides similar to pyrethroid pesticides
Organophosphate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
Attacking the nervous system in the same manner as carbamate pesticides but are more
dangerous
The fungicide chlorothalonil has an acute toxicity level of
>10,000 mg/kg as a dermal LD50
The dermal LD50 of diazinon is
3600 mg/kg
Chronic toxicity tests are conducted to determine
teratogenic and carcinogenic effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes
cancer
, A neurotoxin is a material that causes
toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes
birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through
dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via
mixing and application procedures and spills or contact with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using
goggles or a face shield
Fire poses a unique risk to
because of toxic fumes that may be produced