Definition
Classification
Enterring of mycotoxins into food chain
Impacts of mycotoxins on human and animal health
Impacts of mycotoxins on economic
Practice:
1. Which mycotoxin is classified to be carcinogenic to human by IARC ?
a. aflatoxin M1
b. aflatoxin B1
c. fumonisin B1
d. a and b are correct
e. a, b and c are correct
2. Which system is primarily affected by zearalenone ?
a. nervous system
b. musculoskeletal system
c. reproductive system
d. digestive system
c. c and d are correct
3. Name the mycotoxin that causes vomitting in swine.
a. fumonisin
b. zearalenone
c. aflatoxins
d. deoxynivalenol
e. ochratoxin
Answers:
1.aflatoxin B1
2. reproductive system
3. deoxynivalenol