In Risk Characterization, the Quantitative Component

question 45

Multiple Choice

In risk characterization, the quantitative component

• A) can be presented as a probability
• B) might include a reference dose (RfD) to communicate non-carcinogenic health risks
• C) can be based on inferences instead of actual data
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Tobacco Use

The act of smoking or ingesting tobacco products, which is a major risk factor for various diseases.

Preventable Cause

A preventable cause refers to a factor or condition that can be avoided to prevent a disease, accident, or other undesirable outcomes.

Disease

A condition that disrupts normal physiological functions, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms, and can be caused by factors such as pathogens, genetic mutations, and environmental stress.

Swim Bladders

Air-filled sacs in some fish that help control buoyancy and maintain stability in the water.