Occupational risks Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 carcinogens in tobacco?
A
Tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzo(a)pyrene
(converted using CYP 450), nitrosamine
2
Q
What are the two toxins in tobacco that are toxic to Cilia; mucosal irritation?
A
Formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide
3
Q
What does nicotine do?
A
Ganglionic stimulation and depression, tumor promotion
Phenol also promotes tumors