Toxicology Review

Master toxicology! Review drugs, LD50, and effects with this science worksheet.

Match the following types of drugs to their definitions. General chemical that is used to alter the body’s natural chemistry Popular substance that is used illegally to attain a high Clinical A drug is a therapeutic agent; any substance other than food, used in the prevention, diagnosis, alleviation, treatment or cure of disease in man or animals Criminal any substance used in an illicit fashion for intoxicating effects Illicit illegal use, or use other than what is intended Which substance has an LD 50 of 192 mg (BE SURE TO SPELL THE SUBSTANCE CORRECTLY) caffeine What is the number (DO NOT INCLUDE UNITS) of LD50 of DDT? 87 Match up the drugs effects on the body to the name of the group. Depressant decreases the central nervous system functions Stimulant increases the central nervous system functions Narcotic pain-relieving, sleep-inducing central nervous system depressants Hallucinogenic cause hallucinations of any of the five senses Analgesic pain-relieving numbing agent that depresses the central nervous system Fill in the blanks Forensic Toxicology: the identification of drugs, alcohol and poisons in the body, specifically in relation to matters of law. Explain drug tolerance.