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Does selective toxicity refers to damage to the target organisims but not vertebratae cells?
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∙ 11y ago
YES!! It is the ability of a drug to injure invading micorbes without injuring cells of the host
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Which agents can cause injury to the bacterial plasma membrane?
There are several types of antibiotics that cause damage to the plasma membrane of bacterial cells. These antibiotics injure the the plasma membrane and cause it to die (lysis of the cell). After the membrane has been damaged or destroyed, the bacteria's contents/nurtients escape and the poisons of the antibiotic are allowed to enter the cell and kill it. Antibiotics have selective toxicity so that they can target specific microbes without damaging the person taking the drug.
What is the ability of a substance to harm living organisms?
there are other living things beside animals and plants...they are bacteria, fungi(mushroom), algae "lumot" and us humans...which are useful and which is harmful to us?
What is renal damage?
Renal damage is the same as kidney damage. Anytime you see the word "renal" it has to do with the kidneys.
What is cellular damage?
Damage at the cellular level - such as damage to mitochondria or enzymes, damage to the DNA or damage to the cell membrane. If the damage is serious enough, this will lead to either apoptosis (programmed, controlled cell-death), or necrosis (spontaneous, unplanned death).
Damage or harm to the body is defined as a?
Damage or harm to the body is defined as a...............INJURY!
Can Mercury toxicity cause hypertension and tachycardia?
Yes, Mercury toxicity (such as from amalgam fillings) can cause hypertension, tachycardia, peripheral neuropathy, kidney damage, brain damage, etc., etc. Why aren't doctors checking for this?
What statement is true about the toxicity of medicines A all have the potential to be toxic B toxicity differs for every person C toxicity can damage liver and kidneys D All of these?
Medicines are often toxic when taken above the required dose.
What is ability of pesticides to cause injury?
Im not pretty sure but, its either Oral Toxicity or Pesticide Damage.........
How much to ovedose on mirtazapine?
It has such low toxicity, you'd probably need several kilos to do any real damage.
Can silver fillings in your teeth cause brain damage?
No, the level of mercury in them does not exceed the body's metal toxicity threshold which the level is not high enough to cause brain damage
What are some issues regarding genetically modified organisims and genetically modified foods?
Issue one: may damage to ecology. Issue two: controversy over the use
What is toxic chemicals?
PVC is very toxic.
The effects of acid rain?
Acid rain can damage the environment and poison plants and animals. Acid rain can be any where from mild to very high in toxicity
Which agents can cause injury to the bacterial plasma membrane?
There are several types of antibiotics that cause damage to the plasma membrane of bacterial cells. These antibiotics injure the the plasma membrane and cause it to die (lysis of the cell). After the membrane has been damaged or destroyed, the bacteria's contents/nurtients escape and the poisons of the antibiotic are allowed to enter the cell and kill it. Antibiotics have selective toxicity so that they can target specific microbes without damaging the person taking the drug.
What does it mean when tomatoes plants leaves shrivel up?
Possible causes are salt toxicity, frost damage, over or under-watering, or a parasitic infection (check the leaves underneath carefully).
How is selective logging sustainable in the rainforest?
· Selective logging is a method of cutting only selected trees. The trees that they cut down are usually one that has been marked by a forester (logger). This is better than clear cutting because selective logging only picks out one or two trees from an area. This is good because it leaves the unwanted trees unharmed and doesn't damage the ground.
Is sulfur dioxide long or short term toxicity?
Sulfur dioxide would be considered to have short term toxicity because it produces its deleterious effects rather quickly. Once it reacts, it's done with its damage. It can be severely corrosive to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin. It can cause chemical severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Exposure can exacerbate existing conditions where eyes, respiratory system or skin is already damaged. Once the eyes, respiratory system or skin are damaged, it can result in a chronic condition, but this is due to the existing damage rather than persistent toxicity of the sulfur dioxide.
