General
What is the definition of a poison? (Does not have to be exact)
A toxic substance that causes sickness or harms oneself.
What is Belladonna?
A plant with leaves and berries.
What is an Asp?
Egyptian Cobra
What is Arsenic?
A metalloid element.
When do symptoms of radiation poisoning start to show?
Few hours to a few days.
What forms can poison come in?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
What are the THREE nicknames for Belladonna?
Atropa Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade, and Devil's Cherries.
What is Asp venom known for?
Supposed Cleopatra's suicide
When does Arsenic become poisonous?
When combined with other elements to form a compound.
What does the severity and type of radiation poisoning depend on?
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The dose of radiation absorbed, the type of radiation, how you were exposed, and length of exposure.
What is chelation therapy? (definition does not need to be exact)
A medical process used to remove metals from one's body by taking a variety of medicines and drugs.
What other plants are a part of the Solanaceae family? There are TWO right answers.
Eggplants and tomatoes.
What will happen to the site after bitten by an Asp?
Swell and blister.
What disease did the symptoms of Arsenic poisoning resemble?
Cholera
What are the TWO types of radiation poisoning and their acronyms?
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) and Cutaneous Radiation Injury (CRI).
What are some causes of poisoning? Name ALL of them.
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Inhalation, consumption, physical contact on any part of the body, and animal/insect bites.
What were the THREE uses for the juice of this plant back in the day.
Tipping arrows with poison, cosmetic blush, and eyedrops for dilating the pupils.
If death occurs, how will the victim die?
Respiratory failure.
What are some symptoms of Arsenic poisoning?
Diarrhea, confusion, vomiting.
What are some symptoms of ARS/ Acute Radiation Syndrome?
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Nausea, vomiting, headache, and diarrhea.
What are some types of poison? Name 6 of them that I mentioned in my speech.
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Poisonous plants, venom, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, contaminated food, mushrooms, medications, nicotine, alcohol, cleaning products, and pesticides.
What are some symptoms of Belladonna poisoning? List ALL mentioned in my speech.
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Extreme dryness of the mouth, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, delirium, hallucinations, convulsions, and death.
What are some symptoms of an Asp bite? (NOT what will happen to the bite mark itself.)
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Paralysis, a headache, nausea, and convulsions.
When people talk about Arsenic, what are they most likely talking about? TWO correct answers. Don't need to have both answers.
Arsenic Trioxide or White Arsenic.
What are some symptoms of CRI/ Cutaneous Radiation Injury?
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Itchiness, tingling, redness, and swelling caused by a build-up of fluid/edema.