With Respect to Exposure to Toxins Which Statement Is Correct

question 16

Multiple Choice

With respect to exposure to toxins which statement is correct?

• A) Acute effects are much worse than chronic effects.
• B) Acute effects are not as bad as chronic effects.
• C) Acute effects are the immediate results of a single exposure, chronic effects are those that are long-lasting.
• D) Acute effects are permanent, chronic effects may be short or long term but go away over time.
• E) none of these are correct.

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