chapter 10 Toxicology Vocabulary Quiz Crossword
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1) Shows the effects of various dosages of a toxic agent on a group of test organisms3) a mathematical statement about the likelihood of harm4) can be a harmful substance that is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. 5) chemical that has a LD 50 of 50 milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight. 7) amount of chemical received that kills 50% of animals that are being tested10) Chemical that cause an inheritable change in DNA 11) Infectious agents13) Immediate or rapid harmful reaction 16) A one-celled microorganism that can replicate itself by simple division |
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2) when molecules are stored and absorbed in specific organs or tissues at higher than normal levels 6) the study of adverse effects of chemicals on health8) Causes growth, weight, brain, and behavioral disorders9) Cause birth defects in humans while embryo is growing and developing12) can reduce harmful effects14) long-lasting consequence 15) the act of identifying hazards and evaluating their associated risk, their rank, how to reduce or eliminate, and how to inform the public17) Similiar to estrogens, they disrupt the endocrine system by attaching to estrogen receptor molecules18) helps the body to produce antibodies that help ward off viral infections19) malignant cells break off from tumors and travel to other parts of the body producing more tumors20) Possibility of suffering harm that can cause injury, disease or environmental damage |
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