Historically, Which of the Following Considerations in Setting Standards for Toxic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Historically, which of the following considerations in setting standards for toxic exposure has been emphasized the least?

• A) Including information about how toxins affect natural ecological systems
• B) Different members of the population have different sensitivities to toxins
• C) Including information about both chronic and acute exposures to a toxin
• D) Individuals in the human population have been exposed to many different kinds of toxins that may have additive or synergistic effects
• E) All of these considerations have been used and are important in setting policy

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