Which of the following is a common symptom of pesticide exposure?

• A. Fatigue
• B. Increased appetite
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Hair growth

Answer: (A)

Fatigue is a common symptom of pesticide exposure because many pesticides affect the nervous system and energy-producing processes in the body, leading to tiredness, weakness, and a feeling of reduced alertness after exposure. It often appears with other nonspecific symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or nausea, which makes fatigue a typical early sign that something has been encountered in the environment or on the skin or lungs.

Increased appetite isn’t a typical reaction to pesticide exposure; exposure more often disrupts appetite in other ways, or causes nausea or loss of appetite rather than increased eating. Hearing loss isn’t a common or early sign for most pesticides, though certain chemical exposures can affect hearing in rare cases, it’s not among the usual or most expected symptoms. Hair growth isn’t something pesticides cause as a direct response—exposure wouldn’t be expected to stimulate hair growth.

So experiencing fatigue after potential pesticide exposure aligns with the typical way these chemicals can affect the body, making fatigue the best choice among the options. If symptoms appear after exposure, it’s important to reduce further exposure and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.