Toxicology & Chemical Effects
A toxic chemical is defined as a substance that
can cause harm to organisms
A disease caused by a pathogen such as bacteria or viruses is classified as
infectious
The precautionary principle states that when there is potential risk, society should
take action to prevent harm
Which group is most vulnerable to toxic chemicals due to developing organ systems?
children
Who is the youngest TEACHER on campus?
Mr. Aiden Burnham
The LD50 of a substance refers to the
dose that kills 50% of test organisms
Which lifestyle choice significantly reduces the risk of disease?
heart disease
Which process is used to estimate the potential harm of a chemical?
risk assessment
Vaccines reduce disease by
preparing the immune system to recognize pathogens
What is the newest sport to FHS?
Flag Football
A chemical that causes cancer is known as a
Carcinogen
Diseases caused by poor lifestyle choices are often classified as
chronic infectious
A major limitation of epidemiological studies is that they _____
cannot prove cause and effect
Why is antibiotic resistance a growing concern?
bacteria are becoming resistant to treatment
What sports did Ms. Garcia Play?
Volleyball and Soccer
Which type of chemical affects the nervous system?
neurotoxin
Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?
Measles
Why are many chemicals still used even if they are not fully tested?
testing all chemicals is time-consuming and costly
Infectious diseases spread more easily in densely populated areas because _____.
close contact increases transmission
What was the ORIGINAL school building for Freeport?
FLC, it was a K-12
A chemical that causes birth defects is classified as a
teratogen
Which disease is caused by bacteria?
Tuberculosis
People often fear rare events more than common risks because _____
dramatic events receive more attention
Climate change can increase the spread of diseases by
expanding habitats of disease-carrying organisms
In what school year did Mrs. Simmons become the principal?
2019-2020