You are teaching a basic OEC class and need to explain toxins. Which of the following statements is the best description of a toxin?

a. It is a poison made by a living creature, including plants and animals.
b. It is a poison that comes from a chemical.
c. It is a usually transmitted by a bite or a sting.
d. It is anything ingested that causes an anaphylactic reaction.


Answer: a

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