Thursday August 12, 1999 - Question 6

Which of the following statements about organochlorine pesticides is correct?

A. Organochlorines differ in toxic doses and pharmacokinetics.

B. Lindane is the only organochlorine available for use in the United States.

C. As much as 50% of topical lindane dose is absorbed.

D. Organochlorines are very water-soluble.

E. A lindane concentration of 5mcg/ml in the blood is toxic.
 

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