case study 5: DDT Flashcards by Emma Kaiser | Brainscape

Q

what is DDT

A

mechanism of toxicity to insects that causes unregulated neuron firing, leading to spasms and death

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is DDT toxicity to humans is…

A

low

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Q

what is DDT mainly used as

A

an insecticide

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Q

does a low LD50 or high make a compound more toxic

A

low

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Q

DDT is a good insecticide but it is a

A

endocrine disruptor that can cause eggshell thinning in birds
carcinogenic in non-human animal testing
non-acute toxicity in humans

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