Exam 21: Poisonous and Allergy Plants

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________ belong to a family of common houseplants that are poisonous because of the presence of calcium oxalate crystals which will inflame the tongue and throat if eaten.

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The leaves and stems of the are covered with hypodermic-like hairs that,when brushed against,inject irritating compounds into the skin.

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Question 22

Which of the following antibodies is involved in the allergic reaction?

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Question 23

What part of the ricin molecule is the toxin?

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Question 24

Medications that can control the symptoms of respiratory allergies are called antihistamines.

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Question 25

The study of periodic plant life cycle events is called ________.

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Question 26

Increased use of gloves for protection in medical and dental practice has increased the incidence of latex allergy.

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Question 27

All of the toxins below are correctly paired with the physiological effects they cause except one.Choose the exception.

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Question 28

Which of the following statement(s)is(are)correct?

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Question 29

Which of the following is correct about the immune system?

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Question 30

Which of the following is a food not known to be allergenic?

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Question 31

The allergens in pollen are classified as which of the following?

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Question 32

Toxicodendron radicans is a member of which plant family?

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Question 33

Studies of honeysuckle flowering over the last several decades show which of the following?

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Question 34

________ is unique in its action on the body in the way it amplifies sensitivity of sight,touch,smell,and hearing.

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Question 35

The leading cause of "hay fever" in early summer are commonly which of the following?

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Question 36

The Monarch butterfly stores cardiac glycosides obtained when the caterpillar feeds on what poisonous plant?

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Question 37

Manuel the software developer suddenly saw a big flash of light and started having violent convulsions.Twenty-four hours later,he was dead.What poison likely killed Manuel the software developer?

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Question 38

Which of the following statements is not correct about asthma?

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Question 39

________ are plant compounds that make the skin more susceptible to ultraviolet radiation,often inducing a blistery sunburn.

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Exam 21: Poisonous and Allergy Plants

________ belong to a family of common houseplants that are poisonous because of the presence of calcium oxalate crystals which will inflame the tongue and throat if eaten.

The leaves and stems of the ________ ________ are covered with hypodermic-like hairs that,when brushed against,inject irritating compounds into the skin.

Which of the following antibodies is involved in the allergic reaction?

What part of the ricin molecule is the toxin?

Medications that can control the symptoms of respiratory allergies are called antihistamines.

The study of periodic plant life cycle events is called ________.

Increased use of gloves for protection in medical and dental practice has increased the incidence of latex allergy.

All of the toxins below are correctly paired with the physiological effects they cause except one.Choose the exception.

Which of the following statement(s)is(are)correct?

Which of the following is correct about the immune system?

Which of the following is a food not known to be allergenic?

The allergens in pollen are classified as which of the following?

Toxicodendron radicans is a member of which plant family?

Studies of honeysuckle flowering over the last several decades show which of the following?

________ is unique in its action on the body in the way it amplifies sensitivity of sight,touch,smell,and hearing.

The leading cause of "hay fever" in early summer are commonly which of the following?

The Monarch butterfly stores cardiac glycosides obtained when the caterpillar feeds on what poisonous plant?

Manuel the software developer suddenly saw a big flash of light and started having violent convulsions.Twenty-four hours later,he was dead.What poison likely killed Manuel the software developer?

Which of the following statements is not correct about asthma?

________ are plant compounds that make the skin more susceptible to ultraviolet radiation,often inducing a blistery sunburn.

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