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Classification of toxic effects - Coggle Diagram
Classification of toxic effects
Immediate toxic effect
After single administration
Most toxic substances
Delayed toxic effect
After some time from exposure
Carcinogenic substances
Long latency periods
Can take up to 20 years for tumor to appear
Reversible toxic effect
High regeneration ability like liver
Damage mostly reversible
Irreversible toxic effect
Low regeneration ability like brain
Damage mostly irreversible
Local toxic effect
At site of contact between biological system and toxicant
Corrosive effects of chemicals
Systemic toxic effect
Distribution From exposure site to target sites
Potassium cyanide affects all body cells’ ability to use oxygen