Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What kind of hazards are mentioned as causing central nervous system depression?

  1. Organic solvents

  2. Sugar

  3. Vitamins

  4. Antibiotics

The correct answer is: Organic solvents

Organic solvents are chemicals commonly found in cleaning products, paints, and degreasers that can have harmful effects on the brain and nervous system. The other options such as sugar, vitamins, and antibiotics do not have these same neurotoxic properties and are not known to cause central nervous system depression. Therefore, A is the best option for hazards mentioned as causing central nervous system depression.