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Toxicity

Toxicity. By: Andres Robledo. Definition. Toxicity: A measure of how harmful a substance is in causing injury, illness, or death to a living organism depends on several factors. Dose: The amount of a potentially harmful substance an individual ingests, inhales, or absorbs through the skin.

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Toxicity

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  1. Toxicity By: Andres Robledo

  2. Definition • Toxicity: A measure of how harmful a substance is in causing injury, illness, or death to a living organism depends on several factors. • Dose: The amount of a potentially harmful substance an individual ingests, inhales, or absorbs through the skin.

  3. Factors that determine Toxicity • Solubility • Persistence • Bioaccumulation • Biomagnification • Chemical Interactions

  4. Examples of Toxicology Examples of Toxicology • Drinking 100 cups of strong coffee one after another would expose most people to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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