Week 1: Introduction to Environmental Toxicology

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Environmental Toxicology

Last updated 11:50 AM on 9/30/26
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  1. What is the definition of Toxicology?


Negative effects of chemical agents on biological systems(plants, animals, humans)

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  1. What is the definition of Environmental Toxicology?


Toxic effects of chemical agents in the environment(human and wildlife)

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  1. What is the definition of  Ecological Toxicology?


Toxic effects of chemical agents on wildlife(aquatic)

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  1. What is the definition of Human Health Toxicology?


Toxic effects of chemical agents on people(every life matters)

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  1. Difference between Toxins and Toxics


Toxins: Produced by a living organism(mycotoxins).

  • Mold, Fungi

Toxics: Poisonous or harmful substances

  • Metals, PCBS, PAHS, dioxins


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  1. Definition of Pollution. What is a pollutant? Is it a toxicant?


Agents(pollutant, in any amount) that produce adverse changes in the environment(nitrates, phosphorous).

Pollutants aren't always a toxicant(Man-made poisonous substance)