10/20/21. What is Toxicology. Science of Safety.
2. Objective. Toxicology: A brief introduction Factors effecting Toxicity Toxicologist What does it mean when toxicologists have D.A.B.T . after their names? S cience of toxicology: Public Welfare.
3. Keywords. What is the difference between toxins and toxicants ? The terms toxicants and toxins both refer to toxic substances. But, toxins are natural products such as the ones found in poisonous mushrooms, or in a snakes' venom. Toxicants are man-made products, artificial products introduced into the environment due to human activity; examples are industrial waste products and pesticides..
4. Key Terms. Poison and Poisoning is injury or death due to swallowing, inhaling, touching or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms or gases. Many substances — such as drugs and carbon monoxide — are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages. And others — such as cleaners — are dangerous only if ingested. Children are particularly sensitive to even small amounts of certain drugs and chemicals. Disease: A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury . Antidote: Antidotes are agents that negate the effect of a poison or toxin.
Key Words: Poison; Adverse Effect. 5. Why toxicology.
Just because someone is exposed to a harmful substance, does not always mean they will get sick from it.
Key World: DABT. 7. DABT : (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT)). This means that the person has passed several tests and is certified by one of the world’s largest organizations in general toxicology, the American Board of Toxicology (ABT). The Board works to identify, maintain, and to foster a standard for professional competency in the field of toxicology..
ADD A FOOTER. 8. Toxicology Improves Life Standard.
Answer in NEXT LECTURE. 9. Quiz. Who is considered the father of Toxicology ?.
10. References. Nation al Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) https:// www.niehs.nih.gov Mayo Clinic https :// www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-poisoning/basics/art-20056657 Picture: Google Image.
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