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13 Cards in this Set
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Carcinogens |
A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissues |
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Mutagens |
Causes genetic mutagens in DNA |
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Teratogens |
An agent or factor that causes cancer malformation of an embryo |
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Simple Asphyxiant |
Chemicals that displace oxygen from air |
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Chemical Asphyxiant |
Chemicals that replace oxygen in the hemoglobin of blood |
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Oxidizers |
Materials that give off oxygen or similar element |
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Target Organs- Hepatotoxin |
Liver |
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Target Organs- Neurotoxins |
Nervous System |
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Target Organs- Nephrotoxins |
Kidney |
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Target Organs- Hemotoxins |
Blood |
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Cutaneous Damage |
Eye damage |
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Latency Period |
The time between the first exposure and the development of disease |
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Four routes of entry |
Ingestion, Absorption, Inhalation, Injection |
