Which of the Following MOST Affects the Extent of Damage

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following MOST affects the extent of damage a poison does to the body?

• A) Patient's race, age, and medications taken
• B) Patient's genetics, height, and medications taken
• C) Patient's nutritional status, genetics, and strength of the immune system
• D) Patient's age, weight, and general health

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Definitions:

Labile Cells

Cells that undergo continuous division and can be rapidly replaced, such as those found in the skin, blood, and lining of the gut.

Hemopoietic Tissue

Tissue responsible for the formation of blood cells, found in the bone marrow and other sites.

Red Bone Marrow

The soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Cytoplasmic Components

Elements found within the cytoplasm of a cell that include organelles, cytoskeleton, and various molecules essential for cellular functions.