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What type of exposure does the Chronic Toxicity Rating refer to?
Repeated and frequent exposure for an extended period of time
Which route of administration is often associated with the highest bioavailability for most substances?
Intramuscular
What is the lethal dose range for substances classified as 'Very Toxic'?
5-50 mg/kg
What does the LD50 measure in toxicology?
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What does LD50 stand for in toxicology?
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Which type of exposure is defined as Chronic in toxicological terms?
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Which term refers to the ratio of TD50 to ED50?
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In toxicology, what does TD50 represent?
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In toxicology, what does TD50 represent?
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What does ED50 represent in toxicology?
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How is potency defined in the context of toxicology?
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What is the relationship between toxicity and the amount needed to produce harmful effects?
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What is the study of the quantitative effects of chemicals on biologic tissue?
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Who was known as the father of Modern Toxicology and introduced quantitative methodology into the study of the actions of chemicals on animals?
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Which field is focused on the relationship between xenobiotics and disease states?
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What concept did Paracelsus establish in toxicology?
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What are substances that are not normally found in the body and can have adverse effects on a living organism called?
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Which discipline uses results from animal experiments to predict harmful exposure levels in humans?
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