TOXICOLGY

Question 1

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   Why are the lungs an important route of entry for toxicants? In your discussion, include how toxicants enter the blood stream through the lungs, and include how particles are removed from the lungs.
   
   Your response should be at least 250 words in length,   as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

    

   Question 2

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   Explain how body water and volume of distribution affect the distribution of a chemical.

   Your response should be at least 250 words in length,   as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

    

   Question 3

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   Identify the methods for toxicant elimination. Choose one of the methods and explain how a toxicant is eliminated.

   Your response should be at least 250 words in length,   as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

    

   Question 4

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   Explain the importance of phase 2 reactions. Include three examples of phase two reactions and a brief discussion for each

   Your response should be at least 250 words in length,   as source material for your response. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

    

   Question 5

   Identify one environmental occupational toxicant that you think needs more regulations to control for exposures. Be sure to include the health effects, the absorption, and distribution in the body. Share your findings.

    

   Question 6

    

   What are some of the more common incidents that occur in your industry or in the industry for which you wish to work? What do you believe are the causal factors? What would you suggest be done to correct this situation?