Across
- 4. Carbon _______ is often called the silent killer because you can't see it, smell it or taste it
- 9. Bacteria that grows very rapidly, especially in foods with high protein content such as meat, beans, and dairy.
- 10. ______ should not be fed to infants due to a rare form of botulism that may occur
- 11. Chemicals that cause a person to feel euphoric or "high" when they are breathed in through the nose or mouth
- 12. Most often poisons are ________ or ingested
- 13. _________ is the use of poisons or agents derived from "living" entities such as bacteria, viruses and toxic plants
Down
- 1. Chronic inhalant abuser may experience diminishing _______ and reasoning abilities as well as problems with coordination and time
- 2. False alarms from carbon monoxide alarms are ____
- 3. Poisonous substances that are typically extracted from plants, animals or microorganisms
- 5. An estimated 4.7 ________ poisonings occur each year, approximately half in children less than 6 years of age
- 6. Organisms that reproduce by simple division
- 7. Good hygiene through ___________ and careful washing and preparation of fruits and vegetables can help prevent Shigella from contaminating food
- 8. Mr. ____ is used to teach children about poisons and how to contact your Poison Center