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Which of the following best describes toxicology?
Which of the following best describes toxicology?
- The study of the properties and mechanisms of toxicity of toxic substances
- The study of adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms (correct)
- The study of biotoxins produced by biological sources
- The practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants
What is the definition of a poison/toxicant?
What is the definition of a poison/toxicant?
- Any substance that has toxic effects on the body
- Any substance that interferes with homeostasis of the organism (correct)
- Any substance that acts mechanically on the body
- Any substance that originates from biological sources
What are biotoxins?
What are biotoxins?
- Poisons produced by biological sources (correct)
- Substances that have toxic effects on living organisms
- Toxic substances with respect to their sources
- Chemical substances that interfere with homeostasis
What does the quote 'The dose makes the poison' mean?
What does the quote 'The dose makes the poison' mean?
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What is the main focus of toxicology?
What is the main focus of toxicology?
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