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Q. |
Toxicology is related to the study of |
A. | viruses |
B. | bacteria |
C. | diseases |
D. | poisons |
Answer» D. poisons | |
Explanation: Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poisoning, especially the poisoning of people. The relationship between dose and its effects on the exposed organism is of high significance in toxicology. The chief criterion regarding the toxicity of a chemical is the dose, i.e. the amount of exposure to the substance. All substances are toxic under the right conditions. |
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