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Which route of exposure is the most common for a chemical to enter the body?
Which route of exposure is the most common for a chemical to enter the body?
- Inhalation (correct)
- Direct skin/eye contact
- Ingestion
- Injection
What types of chemicals could be inhaled as mentioned in the text?
What types of chemicals could be inhaled as mentioned in the text?
- Non-volatile liquid substances
- Corrosive liquids
- Chemicals with high water solubility
- Solid chemicals in the form of particles, fibers, and dusts (correct)
Which route of exposure could cause systemic effects by absorbing chemicals through the skin and/or eyes?
Which route of exposure could cause systemic effects by absorbing chemicals through the skin and/or eyes?
- Ingestion
- Inhalation
- Injection
- Direct skin/eye contact (correct)
What factors influence direct contact effects and absorption of chemicals through the skin?
What factors influence direct contact effects and absorption of chemicals through the skin?
What is mentioned as a less common route of entry for chemicals into the body?
What is mentioned as a less common route of entry for chemicals into the body?
How can persons using chemicals easily ingest chemicals into the body as per the text?
How can persons using chemicals easily ingest chemicals into the body as per the text?
What is the LD50?
What is the LD50?
What is the relationship between dose and response?
What is the relationship between dose and response?
What is meant by 'synergistic effects'?
What is meant by 'synergistic effects'?
Why is duration and frequency important in chemical exposure?
Why is duration and frequency important in chemical exposure?
What does the LD stand for in LD50?
What does the LD stand for in LD50?
What is the most significant factor of concern with chemical exposure according to the text?
What is the most significant factor of concern with chemical exposure according to the text?
What is a possible hazard when exposed to two or more chemicals at the same time?
What is a possible hazard when exposed to two or more chemicals at the same time?
'Each person is unique.' What does this imply regarding responses to chemical exposures?
'Each person is unique.' What does this imply regarding responses to chemical exposures?
'An exposure to a large amount of the chemical is usually of more concern than exposure to a small amount.' Why is this so?
'An exposure to a large amount of the chemical is usually of more concern than exposure to a small amount.' Why is this so?
'Any biological effect caused by the exposure is called the RESPONSE.' What is not always true about this relationship?
'Any biological effect caused by the exposure is called the RESPONSE.' What is not always true about this relationship?
