Assignment: Toxicology Essay
i. Define three common terms used in toxicology. In addition, evaluate how media influence (including social media) may impact present situations in this field.
ii. Identify a type of epidemiology study that might be used to evaluate a current (within the last 6 months) health concern that has appeared in the news. Provide a short explanation of how the identified study would be set up to evaluate the health issue.
iii. Identify and discuss three early toxicologists who made the most significant contributions to the progression of toxicology, and explain why you chose them.
iv. Differentiate between a toxic chemical, toxic substance, and toxic agent.
v. Discuss the beneficial applications of toxins, and provide an example of a specific toxin and its application.
vi. Identify the factors that modify toxicity. Based on these factors, explain how exposure to the same concentration and duration of a toxin will affect a healthy, middle-aged male differently than a middle-aged female who smokes and has a suppressed immune system.
vii. Toxicity can manifest in numerous ways. Describe at least four of these ways.
viii. Identify the five broad categories of toxins, and then provide an example of each that is found in the region where you live.
ix. Reflect on an incident where you or someone you know has come in contact with a plant or animal toxin. Identify the toxin and discuss the environment in which the organism that produces the toxin thrives. Discuss how the toxin works to produce harmful effects.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.