Toxicology Quiz
How well do you know toxicology? Test your understanding here!
/10
What is the primary focus of toxicology?
Studying the genetic makeup of individuals from biological samples
Investigating the psychological effects of crime on victims
Analyzing soil and fiber evidence from crime scene
Detecting drugs, alcohols, or poisons in the human body
/10
Which of the following is a common type of biological sample collected for analysis?
Blood
Fingerprint residue
Bullet casings
Hair (without root)
/10
What is the function of immunoassays?
To provide a 3D image of tissue damage
To confirm the exact quantity of a poison in the bloodstream
To detect the presence of specific substances using antibody reactions
To separate complex mixtures into individual components
/10
What is the purpose of Confirmation Analysis?
To collect a second sample from the suspect
To verify positive screening results with more precise methods
To interpret how a substance would affect an individual's behaviour
To determine if death was caused by homicide or suicide
/10
Which two techniques are paired together as precise methods for confirmation analysis?
Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
Immunoassay and polygraph testing
Gel electrophoresis and polymerase chain reaction
Spectrophotometry and fingerprint analysis
/10
What did toxicology reports find in Marilyn Monroe's system?
High levels of arsenic
Trace amounts of alcohol
No detectable substances
High levels of barbiturates
/10
Which of the following is not a factor that forensic toxicologists should consider when interpreting results?
The dosage of the substance
The time of exposure
The suspect's motive for taking the substance
How the substance would affect the individual
/10
How can toxicology findings help grieving families?
By providing vital information that clarifies the cause of death, alleviating uncertainty
By guaranteeing a swift conviction of the responsible party
By offering financial compensation for their loss
By revealing the identity of an unknown victim
/10
What key advantages does the module attribute to the use of AI in toxicology?
AI can completely replace human toxicologists
AI can determine if a substance was administered intentionally
AI can create visual reconstructions of the crime scene
AI can quickly identify substances, providing timely results
/10
In what types of investigations is toxicology vital?
Burglaries and cybercrimes
Overdoses, poisoning, and DUI (Dying Under the Influence) cases
Arson and explosive cases
Document forgery and fraud