7.4 Pollution and health Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main categories of pollution on earth
A
air water and soil
2
Q
air pollution generally leads to what kinds of illnesses
A
respiratory and cardiovascular and also cancer
3
Q
carcinogen
A
smth that causes cancer
4
Q
mutagen
A
smth that causes mutations
5
Q
teratogens
A
any substance or agent that can cause birth defects in a developing fetus during pregnancy
6
Q
lethal dose formula
A
mass * lethal dose