The course provides an understanding of the biochemical actions and interactions of toxicants in the human body. The effects of major classes of toxicants, the principles of chemical hazards and risk assessment, and appropriate controls and prevention strategies for toxic chemicals. The nature and properties of toxicants and hazardous chemicals; Routes of exposure and entry; Types of toxic response; Basic metabolism of compounds; Xenobiochemistry; Heavy metal pesticides; Carcinogens; Solvents; Assessment of toxicity; Bodily reactions; Chemical hazard assessment, control and prevention; and Toxicity information.
- Teacher: Ismail Turyatemba
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