An Abnormal Condition Caused by Exposure to Environmental Factors Associated

question 34

Multiple Choice

An abnormal condition caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment is termed a/an

• A) physical injury.
• B) occupational illness.
• C) temporary disability.
• D) permanent disability.

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (C(O)OH), known for its acidity due to the hydrogen atom's ability to dissociate from the carboxyl group.

Acid Chloride

Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids by replacing the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom, making them highly reactive acylating agents.

Anhydride

A compound formed from another compound by the removal of a molecule of water; commonly associated with carboxylic acid anhydrides in organic chemistry.

Nitrile

Organic compounds that contain a cyano group (-C≡N) attached to an alkyl group, used in the manufacture of rubbers, resins, and pharmaceuticals.