Chapter 10 Flashcards
Environmental health and toxicology
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vectors:
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Organisms that carry disease (e.g., mosquitoes).
2
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allergens:
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Substances causing allergic reactions.
3
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mutagens:
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Cause genetic mutations.
4
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teratogens:
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Cause birth defects.
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neurotoxins:
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Affect the nervous system.
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carcinogens:
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Cause cancer (e.g., tobacco, asbestos).
7
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BPA & Phthalates:
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Chemicals found in plastics, potentially harmful.
8
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bioaccumulation:
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Toxins build up in an organism over time.
9
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biomagnification:
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Toxins increase in concentration up the food chain.
10
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Water Pollution
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Harmful to aquatic life and humans; causes diseases and disrupts ecosystems.
11
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Precautionary Principle:
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Act to prevent harm, even without full scientific evidence.
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty:
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The opposite view; requires proof of harm before action.
