Georgia Pest Control Practice Test

What part of the body is most likely to be affected by tremors, nausea, and depression due to pesticide overexposure?

1. The skin

2. The nervous system

3. The reproductive system

4. The endocrine system

The correct answer is: The nervous system

The nervous system is the most likely part of the body to be affected by tremors, nausea, and depression as a result of pesticide overexposure. Pesticides can act as neurotoxins, which means they can disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous system. When an individual is exposed to these harmful chemicals, they can interfere with the transmission of signals between nerve cells, leading to symptoms such as tremors and changes in mental health, including depression and anxiety. Pesticides may impact different types of neurotransmission or affect the central nervous system directly. This makes the nervous system particularly vulnerable compared to other bodily systems. While the skin, reproductive system, and endocrine system can also be impacted by pesticide exposure, the specific combination of tremors, nausea, and depression points distinctly to central nervous system involvement, which is characteristic of neurotoxic effects caused by pesticide exposure.