What Term Is Used to Refer to the Basic Science

question 24

Multiple Choice

What term is used to refer to the basic science applied to understanding the health effects associated with chemical exposures?

• A) Toxicology
• B) Pharmacology
• C) Chemistry
• D) Environmental epidemiology

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Definitions:

Pseudoscience

Systems of thought or practice that claim to be scientific or are presented as science but lack empirical evidence and adherence to scientific methods.

Scientific Terms

Vocabulary or lexicon that is specific to the disciplines of science, used to describe principles, theories, and concepts.

Scientific Enquiry

The process of using empirical evidence and systematic investigation to understand phenomena.

Pseudoscience

A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.