Every Day a Person Consumes 6 Micrograms of a Toxin

question 46

Short Answer

Every day a person consumes 6 micrograms of a toxin with his lunch. The toxin leaves the body at a continuous rate of 8% per day. In the long run, how many micrograms of the toxin are in the body right after lunch? Round to the nearest whole number.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most life forms on Earth, critical for cellular respiration in animals and photosynthesis in plants.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Hormone Levels

The concentration of hormones in the bloodstream, which regulate various processes in the body.

Organic Nutrients

Substances derived from living organisms necessary for growth and health, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.