a. Chemical agents may be classified according to the
primary physiological effects they produce, such as nerve, blister,
blood, choking, vomiting, and incapacitating agents.
b. Biological agents may be classified according to the
effect they have on man. These include blockers, inhibitors, hybrids,
and membrane active compounds. These agents are found in living
organisms such as fungi, bacteria and viruses.
WARNING
Ingesting water or food contaminated with nerve, blister,
and other chemical agents and
with some biological agents can
be fatal. NEVER consume water or food which is
suspected of being
contaminated until it has been tested and found safe for consumption.
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