Florida International University Toxic Waste Report

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Florida International University

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I'm working on a environmental science case study and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

A general overview of the impacts of cobalt, chromium, and lead on human health, including a minimum of two citations. 

A concluding paragraph reflecting on what you learned about toxic substances and how you can avoid them.

Then, answer the following questions:

  1. Describe the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification, and their significance in terms of environmental toxicology. 
  2. Explain the difference between a mutagens, teratogens, and carcinogens. 
  3. What kinds of regulations have we imposed, or can we impose, to restrict their use? 

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Toxic Waste
Bioaccumulation and Bio-magnification
Bioaccumulation refers to the accretion of chemical substances that takes place in a living
organism. Bioaccumulation occurs when the intake rate surpasses that of excretion. The
chemicals get into the living organisms through exposure to the abiotic environment like air,
water, and soil. Chemicals also get into the living organism through the consumption of food.
The bioaccumulation process faci...

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