Carcinogens, Teratogens, and Mutagens
This virus causes microcephaly
Zika
What is a mutagen?
A substance or agent that damages DNA and can lead to mutations
What is Particulate Matter?
microscopic solid or liquid particles that are suspended in the air
This city had an emergency after switching their water source and led to lead poisoning for many of its inhabitants
Flint, MI
How many known carcinogens are in cigarette smoke?
70
What does COPD stand for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What are natural sources of Particulate Matter?
Wildfires, Tornadoes, dust storms, and other extreme weather events
Where did the Deepwater Horizon incident occur?
Gulf of America
Carcinogens and teratogens are different how
Carcinogens lead to an increased risk of cancer, where teratogens cause birth defects
Accutane is another example of a
Teratogen
Carbon Monoxide poisoning kills how many people annually in the US?
2100
Around how many people die annually from diseases caused by unsafe drinking water?
829,000
What mutagen causes double stranded DNA breaks?
Ionizing Radiation (X-Rays)
How does Agriculture lead to environmental illnesses?
Nitrogen and Phosphorus from pesticides and fertilizers cause algal blooms that are toxic to the animals that ingest the water
This harmful gas is produced by coal burning and irritates the nose, eyes, throat, and respiratory system
Sulfur Dioxide
Approximately how many barrels of oil were spilled during the Deepwater Horizon Accident?
3.2 Million
This drug taken as a morning sickness aid caused severe limb malformations?
Thalidomide
Which gas prevents the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin in the blood?
Carbon Monoxide
What gas is a large component of smog and can worsen bronchitis and emphysema?
Ozone
Lead Poisoning increases what in adults
Increases the risk of heart disease and kidney damage