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Toxicology

It is the examination of the negative effects of chemicals on living organisms.

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Toxicology

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  1. An Introduction of Toxicology

  2. What is Toxicology? • Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals (including drugs) on living systems and the means to prevent or ameliorate such effects. • In addition to therapeutic agents, toxicologists examine many environmental agents and chemical compounds that are synthesized by humans or that originate in nature.

  3. BASIC TOXICOLOGY TERMINOLOGY Toxicology is an evolving medical science and so is toxicology terminology. Most terms are quite specific and will be defined as they appear in the tutorial. However, some terms are more general and used throughout the various sections. Those most commonly used are discussed in the following frames. • Toxic substances may be organic or inorganic in composition. • Toxic substances may be systemic toxins or organ toxins.

  4. Why Toxicology Labs are Important • They support legitimate access to prescription medications • They quickly ID and prevent drug abuse and addiction • They encourage the prompt intervention and treatment of drug abuse and addiction problems • They promote an education on prescription drug abuse and addiction

  5. Types of Toxicology Testings There are several types of toxicological analyses conducted for different purposes. • Forensic toxicological analysis • Workplace drug testing • Diagnostic or hospital drug testing

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