Toxicology

Answer the following questions:

1. As a forensic toxicologist testing samples, what are some questions you should be considering and how could they affect your decision with
respect to selecting samples to test?

2. Explain three instances/circumstances under which you would be collecting samples to test

 

 

1. What is Forensic Toxicology?

2. If you were a forensic toxicologist, what are some things you must consider?

3. The word "compound" is being used as a general term to describe the thing that is causing/caused the toxic effect. Why is this word used and what sorts of things does it represent?

answer the following questions:

1. When you are exposed to more than one compound, one of the following can be observed: (1) Additive, (2) Synergistic, and (3) potentiation. Define each term and give an example using values or a bar chart. 
2. Define and distinguish sensitivity, tolerance, and resistance with respect to exposure to a compound.
3. Define LD50
4. Why is it that the lower an LD50, the more toxic it is?

Answer the following question:

1. In your own words, explain why, if two compounds have the same LD50 value, they aren’t necessarily as toxic. Make sure to include the term Threshold in your answer.