NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is not a factor that will affect one’s response to exposure to toxins
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genetic materials
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body mass
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height
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organ health
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several factors that can increase the absorption of toxicants through the skin include (1) compromised stratum corneum integrity, (2) increased stratum corneum hydration, (3) increased temperature, which increases dermal blood flow, (4) low solubility of toxicant in the vehicle, and (5) small size.
Detailed explanation-2: -It may be chemical, physical, or biological in form. Toxic agents may be: chemical (such as cyanide), physical (such as radiation) and biological (such as snake venom).
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