Georgia Pest Control Practice Test

How do stomach poisons generally enter the body?

1. The mouth

2. Inhalation

3. The body wall

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: The mouth

Stomach poisons typically enter the body through ingestion, which occurs via the mouth. These substances are designed to be consumed, where they can then affect the digestive system of the organism consuming them. Once ingested, stomach poisons can interfere with normal biological processes by disrupting enzyme functions, metabolic pathways, and other physiological activities within the stomach and intestines. This method of entry is foundational for understanding how certain pesticides and toxic substances operate, as many are formulated specifically to be eaten by target pests. In contrast, inhalation and absorption through the body wall are mechanisms for other types of toxic substances but do not apply to stomach poisons, which rely solely on oral intake to exert their effects. Therefore, the understanding of how stomach poisons work hinges on the concept of ingestion as the primary pathway for these toxins to enter the body.