NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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The degree to which a substance is poisonous or can cause illness
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toxin
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toxicity
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toxicology
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teratogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The word “toxicity” describes the degree to which a substance is poisonous or can cause injury. The toxicity depends on a variety of factors: dose, duration and route of exposure (see Module Two), shape and structure of the chemical itself, and individual human factors.
Detailed explanation-2: -The toxicity of a substance refers to its potential to harm living organisms. Toxicity is a function of exposure concentration and duration, and varies by species, age and condition of exposed organisms.
Detailed explanation-3: -A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms.
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