NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long a substance remains in the environment
A
biomagnification
B
persistence
C
bioaccumulation
D
synergy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are hazardous chemicals that threaten human health and the planet’s ecosystems. POPs remain intact for a long time, widely distributed throughout the environment, accumulate and magnify in living organisms through the food chain, and are toxic to both humans and wildlife.

Detailed explanation-2: -Persistent bioaccumulative toxic substances (PBTs) are chemicals that do not degrade easily in the environment. PBTs typically accumulate in fatty tissues and are slowly metabolized, often increasing in concentration within the food chain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Persistent organic pollutants are toxic chemicals that are slow to break down. When released, they stay in the environment for a long time and accumulate in the food chain and living organisms. That’s why they are also sometimes referred to as forever chemicals.

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