Which Is Not a True Statement About Asbestos

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which is not a true statement about asbestos?

• A) Amphibole asbestos is a potential carcinogen and this type of asbestos has sharp, pointed crystals
• B) Flexible chrysotile fibers are not as potent of a carcinogen as amphibole asbestos but they can still cause cancer
• C) Every type of asbestos is a potent carcinogen regardless if it can blow around or it is woven into a cloth
• D) If your school was built before 1978, it could have had asbestos used for insulation
• E) The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 was passed by Congress to remove asbestos from schools and other buildings

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory of hearing which suggests that the rate of nerve impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of a tone, enabling us to detect its pitch.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound, helping to convert sound waves into neural signals.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, helping to explain pitch perception.

Fast Pathway

refers to the rapid processing route in the brain's neural system that allows for quick responses to stimuli, often associated with instinctual or automatic actions.