The Study of Toxic Substances and Their Pharmacologic Actions,including Antidotes

question 10

Multiple Choice

The study of toxic substances and their pharmacologic actions,including antidotes and poison control is known as

• A)toxicology.
• B)therapeutics.
• C)pharmacognosy.
• D)pharmacology.

Recognize the significance of secure attachment and the factors that contribute to it.

Understand the critical periods in development and their importance in psychological development.

Understand various defense mechanisms and their role in coping with stress.

Recognize the concept and implications of presenteeism in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Sex-linked

Referring to traits genetically determined by genes located on sex chromosomes.

Autosomal

Pertaining to any of the chromosomes except the sex chromosomes; relating to genes that are located on the autosomes.

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.