Poisons and Drugs
Lecture1 pdf - Professor Monzir Abdel-Latif
Lecture1 pdf - Professor Monzir Abdel-Latif
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Exposure to toxins<br />
Exposure is a function of the following factors:<br />
Amount or concentration of the target chemical<br />
Time of interaction of the chemical with the target organ<br />
Frequency of interaction of the chemical with the target<br />
organ<br />
Organ exposed<br />
For humans, age <strong>and</strong> health of the subject are also<br />
important factors<br />
For highly toxic chemicals, the tolerable exposure is close to<br />
zero
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