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Unit 7: Dose Response and LD50 Flashcards

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Dose-response study

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A study that exposes organisms to different amounts of a chemical and then observes a variety of possible responses, including mortality or changes in reproduction or behavior.

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Lethal Dose 50%

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The lethal dose of a chemical that kills 50% of the individuals in a dose-response study.

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Safe level for mammals to ingest

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LD50/10

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Safe level for humans to ingest

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LD50/1000

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