Homework: Advanced Toxicology
Instructions
In this homework, you will choose options from each category to design your own case study. Once you have selected one option from each category, you will use that profile to write a case study report. Do not use the same chemical you researched. Be creative in developing your character by giving a name, occupation (if applicable), identity, and description of the individual and the situation and circumstances of the case study. The details of the effects of the chemical exposure should be supported by your references.
Step I: Identify a specific chemical from ONE of these categories:
o fungicide,
o rodenticide,
o herbicide, or
o insecticide.
Step II: Choose a profile of the individual affected:
o adult or
o child.
Step III: Research at least two incidents of exposure of the chemical.
Step IV: Develop a case study of exposure of your chemical to the individual. Discuss the following in your case study:
o Identify how the individual was exposed to the chemical.
o Identify the exposure pathway of your chosen chemical.
o What organ systems were affected by the chemical?
o What acute and chronic effects of exposure to the chemical were observed? Would the effects have been different if the individual was younger or older?
o How could exposure to the chemical be avoided?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.