What is the purpose of an antidote in pesticide poisoning?

The purpose of an antidote in pesticide poisoning is to provide a practical treatment that counteracts the effects of the poisoning. Antidotes work by neutralizing the toxic effects of the pesticide or by reversing the physiological effects caused by the poison. This could involve binding to the pesticide to prevent it from exerting harmful effects on the body or enhancing the body's natural processes for eliminating the toxin.

In the context of pesticide exposure, having an effective antidote can be life-saving and is an essential component of managing acute poisoning cases. It addresses the immediate health crisis posed by the poisoning incident and helps restore the body’s normal functioning.

The other options do not correctly describe the function of an antidote. Enhancing pesticide absorption would only exacerbate toxicity, promoting faster pesticide decay is related to how quickly the chemical is broken down in the environment or within the body but does not directly alleviate poisoning symptoms, and a type of pesticide formulation does not pertain to antidotal treatment but rather to the way a pesticide is designed for use.