Toxicology Flashcards
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What is toxicology?
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The study of toxins and the effects they have on the body
2
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Where are toxicology samples usually taken from?
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The urine
3
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What does pharmacokinetics refer to?
A
The absorption and distribution of drugs and chemicals
4
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What does pharmodynamics refer to?
A
The biochemical and physiological effects of chemicals on the body
5
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What is sample adulteration?
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Monitoring for disturbances in samples
6
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How does thin layer chromatography work?
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You place the paper with your samples into a solvent, causing them to diffuse up the paper
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