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Which field is NOT mentioned as being essential for understanding the significance of xenobiotics?
Which field is NOT mentioned as being essential for understanding the significance of xenobiotics?
- Toxicology
- Epidemiology (correct)
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutics
Xenobiotics can be found in which of the following?
Xenobiotics can be found in which of the following?
- Drugs (correct)
- Water
- Air
- All of the above
What is one potentially beneficial effect of some xenobiotics found in plant foods?
What is one potentially beneficial effect of some xenobiotics found in plant foods?
- Acting as antioxidants (correct)
- Causing allergies
- Inducing cancer
- Impairing digestion
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Study Notes
Understanding Xenobiotics
- The fields of pharmacology, biochemistry, and ecology are essential for understanding the significance of xenobiotics.
Sources of Xenobiotics
- Xenobiotics can be found in food, air, water, and soil.
Beneficial Effects of Xenobiotics
- Some xenobiotics found in plant foods have been reported to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for human health.
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