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What do you know about poison?
What do you know about poison?
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Test your knowledge on poison by taking this quiz! #poison #defense #disease #toxic #poisonous venom
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1
Cone snails have a toxin that affects nerve cells and paralyzes prey. The same toxin is used:
as an antibiotic
as a pain reliever
as a pesticide
2
Many poisonous animals like the golden poison frog are brightly colored to:
hide from predators in colorful surroundings
warn predators
attract mates
3
Some fairy tale potions can be explained by real poison. What could explain Snow White’s sleep?
a poison that causes paralysis
a poison that causes feelings of flying
a poison that causes hallucinations
4
A substance may be harmless to one species and poisonous to another. Which is harmful for dogs?
oatmeal
chicken
chocolate
5
How do poisonous snakes like the Gaboon viper get their poison?
by eating poisonous plants
by making their own venom
by eating poisonous animals
6
Which of the following can be poisonous?
plants, animals, and bacteria
plants and animals
plants, animals, bacteria, and minerals
7
Different toxins contained in snake venom affect the body in different ways. Hemotoxins attack:
blood
muscles
nerves
8
Some organisms use poisons to survive. Some to capture prey. What’s another use for poison?
to defend oneself
to mark territory
to attract a mate
9
The leaves of the passionflower are poisonous. When longwing caterpillars eat the leaves, they:
die from the poisons
get sick from the poisons
survive and become toxic butterflies
10
Which disease is caused by mercury poisoning?
mad hatter disease
measles
malaria
