Given below are two statements :

Statement-I: Some pollutants such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄), pesticides and heavy metals cause liver damage.

Statement-II: Toxic chemicals that cause liver damage are called Hematotoxins.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Important PointsStatement I: Some pollutants such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), pesticides and heavy metals cause liver damage.

• This statement is true.
• Carbon tetrachloride, certain pesticides, and heavy metals like lead and mercury are known to have hepatotoxic (liver damaging) effects.
• Chronic or high-dose exposure to these substances can lead to various types of liver disease including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Statement II: Toxic chemicals that cause liver damage are called Hematotoxins.

• This statement is false.
• The term "hematotoxin" refers to toxins that damage blood cells, affecting the cardiovascular system.
• It does not refer to toxins that cause liver damage. Toxins that cause damage to the liver are referred to as "hepatotoxins." The prefix "hepato-" is derived from the Greek word for liver.

Therefore, Statement I is true but Statement II is false.