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What is the term used to describe the effect of exposure to two or more chemicals that has a result equivalent to the sum of their individual effects?
What is the term used to describe the effect of exposure to two or more chemicals that has a result equivalent to the sum of their individual effects?
- Bioaccumulation
- Additive effect (correct)
- Chronic effect
- Synergistic effect
Which type of toxic substance causes localized damage to tissue, such as skin or eyes?
Which type of toxic substance causes localized damage to tissue, such as skin or eyes?
- Teratogen
- Carcinogen
- Irritant (correct)
- Sensitizer
What is an example of a teratogen?
What is an example of a teratogen?
- Perchloroethylene
- Alcohol (correct)
- Formaldehyde
- Chlorine
What is the term used to describe the process by which substances accumulate in the body over time?
What is the term used to describe the process by which substances accumulate in the body over time?
What is an example of an endocrine disruptor?
What is an example of an endocrine disruptor?
What is the term used to describe an adverse reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure?
What is the term used to describe an adverse reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure?
What is the term for the chronic toxin build up in tissues over an organism's lifetime?
What is the term for the chronic toxin build up in tissues over an organism's lifetime?
What is the phenomenon where toxic substances build up in the food chain?
What is the phenomenon where toxic substances build up in the food chain?
Which of the following is an example of an acute toxic effect?
Which of the following is an example of an acute toxic effect?
What is the primary goal of the Precautionary Principle?
What is the primary goal of the Precautionary Principle?
What is the term for the highest dose of a substance that does not cause an adverse effect?
What is the term for the highest dose of a substance that does not cause an adverse effect?
What is the branch of public health that focuses on natural and human-made factors that impact health?
What is the branch of public health that focuses on natural and human-made factors that impact health?
