Asked by Roberta McGuire on Jun 12, 2024

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Which type of effect would be displayed by a person with kidney damage after an immediate exposure to a toxic chemical? 

A)  a subacute effect 
B)  a subchronic effect 
C)  a chronic effect 
D)  an acute effect

Acute Effect

Immediate or short-term physiological or health outcome resulting from exposure to a hazardous substance or environmental factor.

Kidney Damage

Harm caused to the kidneys, vital organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, which can lead to reduced function or kidney failure.

Toxic Chemical

A substance that can cause harm to organisms through chemical reactions or other actions on the molecular scale, often dangerous to human health and the environment.

  • Identify the differences in the impacts of chronic, subchronic, subacute, and acute exposure to toxins.
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Deona StephenJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Acute effect. Acute effects occur immediately or shortly after exposure to a toxic substance and can have rapid onset and short duration. Kidney damage after immediate exposure to a toxic chemical would fall under this category.