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Lysosomes contain enzymes that are used to break down toxins. Humans take in all different kinds of toxins from the environment.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of biological agent Viruses Toxins Blood Bacteria?
toxins
A plant grows in soil contaminated with toxins . Through which structure would the toxins first enter the plant?
Xylem (Apex)
How enzymes differ from toxins?
Their spelling
What cause bacteria to produse toxins?
What causes bacteria to produce toxins is metabolism. The toxins are not intended to be poisons. They are like the exhaust of a car, they are the biproducts of their body processes of life. So in other words, it's bacterial pee and poo.
Why are algal blooms dangerous to human health?
Some algae species in blooms produce toxins that can cause illnesses. Some of the toxins can be airborne during a bloom and people can get sick by inhaling the toxins.
Which cell structure is responsible for storing water and toxins in a plant cell?
This organelle is the central vacuole. It is only in plant cells and is usually the largest organelle in a plant cell.
The organelle that protects cells from the damaging effects of medications and toxins is the?
peroxisome
What organelle builds lipids and breaks Down lipid soluble toxins?
The smooth (ER) endoplasmic reticulum
What is responsible for toxins of diphtheria botulism?
the nucleus
What causes between 80 percent to 90 percent of cancers?
1) Genetic predisposition to cancers 2) Dietary intake of foods, toxins, and chemicals leading to cellular/genetic damage or activating oncogenes or hindering cancer suppression genes 3) Environmental influences of toxins, chemicals, and radiation (all responsible for cellular/genetic damage...again, leading to activation of oncogenes or hindering of cancer suppression genes
Which neuroglia would be most responsible for helping to prevent pathogens and toxins from entering the brain from the blood?
Astrocytes are most responsible for preventing pathogens and toxins from entering the brain through blood.
Where are two main locations of nematocysts?
Nematocysts are found in sea creatures, specifically jellyfish and anemones. The nematocyst is an organelle found in these creatures that enables them to fire toxins. These toxin-causing nematocysts are responsible for the stinging capabilities of jellyfish, anemones, and other cnidocytes.
Where Are The Main Two Locations Of Nematocysts?
Nematocysts are found in sea creatures, specifically jellyfish and anemones. The nematocyst is an organelle found in these creatures that enables them to fire toxins. These toxin-causing nematocysts are responsible for the stinging capabilities of jellyfish, anemones, and other cnidocytes.
What organelle breaks down toxins in the cell?
The liver breaks down toxins by producing bile which will disintegrate toxins that are in the body. This will facilitate the process of metabolism.
What is the organelle that makes steroids in gland cells regulates calcium in muscle cells and breaks down toxins in liver cells is the?
The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the production of steroids, the regulation of calcium and the breakdown of toxins.
What organelle makes steriods in gland cells regulates calcium in muscle cells and break down toxins in liver cells?
lysosomes
What cells in the kidneys filter wastes?
1.Cellular wastes toxins 2.Excess water 3.Nutrients from the circulatory system
