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What is the pH of acid rain?

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> 5.6

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What is acid rain caused by?

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fossil fuel sulfur and nitrogen oxides mixed with water

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LD50

Definition

what does it measure

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median lethal dose
◦ LD50 is the amount of material given all at once, which causes the death of 50% of a test group

way to measure short-term acute poisoning

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What does a low Ld50 mean?

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The LOWER the LD50, the MORE TOXIC the substance

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What are the 5 mechanisms of toxicity in regards to heavy metals?

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¥ Enzyme/cofactor inhibition or potentiation

¥ Disruption of membrane and other transport processes

¥ Disrupt mitochondrial functionfatigue

¥ Decreased neuronal function and nerve conduction

¥ Bind sulfhydryl groups on proteins and amino acids

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What is Smog and what can it do?

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Main component is from ground level ozone made from NO+VOC+Sunlight
Air pollutants impact nerve and brain development and function

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What are the 6 main types of pollutants:

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Lead
Carbon Dioxide
ground level 03
n specicies, 
particle water matter, so2,
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How is ground level ozone made?

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Not emitted directly into the air but created by chemical reactions between oxides (NOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight (i.e. ozone is a secondary pollutant)secondary pollutant and main component of smog
o Primary component of smog and is a secondary pollutant

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What are health problems associated with ozone?

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  • Eye irritation
  • Throat irritation
  • Worsen asthma, emphysema and bronchitis
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What is the main health effect of benzene

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Causes cells to not work effectively, bone marrow suppression and anemia

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Do RBC’s pick up CO or Oxygen quicker

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RBCs can pick up COquicker than oxygen

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How are people exposed to lead?

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Home
Dust, paint, soil
Pre-1978 homes with deteriorated leaded paint

Children at greatest risk

Lead dust levels have been directly correlated with children’s blood lead levels


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What is a VOC?

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Volatile Organic Compound

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What does Benzene do to the body?

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causes leukemia, cells to not work

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3 ways of exposure to voc -

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inhalation, ingestion, dermal

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3 systems effected by voc-

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Neuro, immune, hematologic

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What VOC is found in non-stick pans?

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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

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What is unique about the way formaldehyde affects the body?

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prevents absorption intestinal tract

It is a Water soluble toxin that inhibits its ability to go low in resp

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Which VOC is commonly Huffed?

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toluene

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Does boiling water get rid of lead?

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No, running cold water before use may reduce exposure

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List the products where Lead is still found.

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  • Computers
    • Solder
    • Pewter
    • Ceramic glazes
    • Jewelry
    • Automotive batteries
    • Imported or older pre-regulation products
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What VOC is commonly found in dry cleaning?

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Perchloroethylene (PERCS)

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Which VOC are histology workers commonly exposed to?

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xylene

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What VOC is commonly found in carmex and chloroseptics?

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phenol

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Who is Most At risk for lead poisoning?
- Children living in older housing | - Pregnant women and the developing fetus
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What disease is pathoneumonic for asbestos exposure:
mesothelioma
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Where is lead exchanged between?
Lead is exchanged between blood, soft tissues, and mineralizing tissues(bones)
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Why are developmental neurological effects of greatest concern regarding led exposure and children?
- Crosses the placental barrier: affects fetal viability | - Neurologic effects on children documented below 10mcg/dL
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What is the Primary metabolite of nicotine that we can use to measure tobacco exposure?
Contanine
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Major source of new car smell:
vinylflouride
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What does PAH stand for ? What are the two types?
PAH: poly cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon low molecular weight high molecular weight
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Where are Low Molecular Weight PAH's found?
low molecular weight found in moth balls as napthaline
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Where are High Molecular Weight PAH's Found?
high molecular weightbenzoapyrine, comes from charred and grilled food
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What is the name of the Specicies of black mold?
stachiboytris charcharum
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Which VOC is 25x more reactive than benzene
Toluene
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Xylene Main effect is?
CNS depression
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What are the main health effects of lead poisoning?
- microcytic hypochromic anemia with basophilic stippling | - And then can see D-ALA accumulation in urine
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What are the main health effects of formaldehyde?
NOT Lower Respiratory Tract Bronchitis, pulmonary edema, asthma Anticipated to be a human carcinogen: sinonasal, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and leukemia
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Vinyl Chloride and PVC is what?
a. Highly hepatotoxic- hepatic angiosarcoma | b. Portal hypertension and cirrhosis
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High Molecular Weight PAH is what molecule?
benzo(a)pyrene
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Low Molecular Weight PAH is what molecule?
naphthalene
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What is the Definition of Environmental Medicine?
the study of the effects of external physical, chemical, biological and emotional factors on human beings
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What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?
Environmental Illness = Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance = “Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance” Can not figure out what is causing them to be sick, may be allergic to multiple things - The EPA states: “A condition in which a person reports sensitivity or intolerance (as distinct from “allergic”) to a number of chemicals and other irritants at very low concentrations.. There are different views among medical professionals about the existence, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.” Often no detectable triggers
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What is the Criteria to dx Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?
1. Sx are reproducible with repeated chemical exposures. 2. Condition has persisted for significant period of time. 3. Low levels of exposure result in manifestations of the syndrome (i.e. increased sensitivity). 4. Sx improve when the triggering chemicals are removed. 5. Responses often occur to multiple chemically unrelated substances. 6. Symptoms involve multiple-organ symptoms
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What is Sick Building Syndrome(SBS)?
describes a situation where people experience sxs of ill health that seem to be linked to spending time in a building but where no specific cause can be identified
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What is building related illness?
recognized diseases caused by being in a building
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What are the signs and symptoms of lead toxicity in children?
- Decreased learning and memory - Lowered IQ - Decreased verbal ability - Impaired speech and hearing functions - Early signs of hyperactivity or ADHD
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What do labs show for lead poisoning ?
Basophilic stifling
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What is a humans most common source of mercury toxicity?
Dental Amalgams
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Where does methyl mercury accumulate
aquatic and terrestrial food chains
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Large amounts of fish eaten over weeks and months can cause what? Why?
Damage to the nervous system Infant born with cerebral palsy
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95% of what is absorbed from our food?
Methylmercury
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What heavy metal crosses the blood brain barrier and placental barriers?
Mercury
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What is the half life of mercury in adults
50-70 days
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What is the half life of mercury in children
90 days
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What heavy metal has a high uptake in the brain making it a potent neurotoxin and teratogen?
Mercury
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What is the reference range for mercury in the body?
Whole Blood <5.0 ug/L
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Which heavy metal is used in the predominant commercial use for battery manufacturing
cadmium
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What is the main source of airborne cadmium
Cigarette smoke
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How does cadmium affect the body?
Accumulates in the liver and kidneys where its bound to metallothionein
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What does cadmium do to the kidneys?
It causes renal tubular and glomerular damaging leading to irreversible proteinuria and progressive reduction in GFR
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How does cadmium affect the bones?
Results in painful osteomalacia or osteoporosis
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How does cadmium affect the lungs?
Emphysema and lung CA
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What lab test is best for short-term acute exposure
Blood
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Hair Lab testing must be what?
confirmed by a blood or urine test if positive. it is only a screen
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Hair testing is good for evaluating what metal?
methylmercury
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What do you want to always do when testing the urine for acute exposure to metals
use a chelating agent
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What are the 3 provocative chelators
DMSA DMPS EDTA

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