Chat with AIExam 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
An ailment in which the skin develops hard,black,painful pimples that may never go away chloracne.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotChloracne is a skin condition that is caused by exposure to certain halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, such as chlorinated dioxins and dibenzofurans. It is often associated with industrial pollution and the improper handling or disposal of these toxic chemicals. The condition is characterized by the development of blackheads, cysts, and nodules, which are similar to severe acne. These skin lesions can become hard, black, and painful, and in some cases, they may persist for a long time or even become permanent.
Chloracne is most commonly seen on the face, neck, back, and arms, and it can vary in severity. The condition is considered a clinical marker of exposure to the aforementioned chemicals, and it can be accompanied by systemic symptoms if the exposure is significant. Treatment for chloracne typically involves removing the source of the chemical exposure and managing the skin lesions with topical therapies, antibiotics, or other medications as prescribed by a healthcare professional. In severe cases, the skin damage may be permanent, and cosmetic or surgical interventions might be considered to improve the appearance of the affected skin.
The two general types of water pollution are _________________.
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Mike works at a landfill site that produces a mixture of soluble chemicals.What is this product called?
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Chlorinated hydrocarbons that are contained in herbicides are known as ________________.
(30) Joey is suffering from chronic bronchitis.His doctor tells him that it is from an amber-coloured gas emitted from the coal-powered electrical utility boilers in his community.What gas is this?
(24) When Suzanne goes to her dentist,he puts a protective blanket over her during an x-ray of her teeth.This blanket helps to protect Suzanne against _______________.
(34) Ryan and Theresa live in a century-old house with their child,Rory.Recently,Rory has been acting out and he has been performing poorly in school.His parents take him to the doctor,who suspects that Rory may have which type of poisoning that has been attributed to drinking water from his home?
(43) The text mentions several methods that everyone can do to become more "green" and to protect the environment.List ten ways that an individual can help the environment.
(31) Phoebe has asthma and her doctor attributes it to a form of oxygen that is produced when nitrogen dioxide reacts with hydrogen chloride.What is this?
(34) Exposure to excessive noise causes many of the same reactions as the stress response.
(32) The brownish-yellow haze that results from the combination of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides is known as photochemical smog.
(44) Trihalomethanes are synthetic organic chemicals formed at water treatment plants when ________ reacts with natural organic compounds in the water.
(32) Parliament passed the Clean Air Act in 1970 in order to develop standards for air quality.
(34) The process by which chemicals dissolve and filter through soil is called leaching.
(36) Jake found out his underground gas storage tank has been leaking into his groundwater.His tank was probably installed 25-30 years ago and made of ______________.
(33) Dioxins have the ability to bioaccumulate and are much more toxic that PCBs.
(38) Formaldehyde is a colourless,strong-smelling gas present in some carpets,draperies,and furniture.
(35) Forests and lakes are showing damaging levels of sulphur deposition due to acid rain.
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