Toxicity Testing

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

exposure to a chemical for less than 24 hours

Question 2

Subacute

Answer 2

exposure to a chemical for 1 month or less

Question 3

Sunchronic

Answer 3

exposure to a chemical for 1 to 3 months

Question 4

Chronic

Answer 4

exposure to a chemical for more than 3 months (usually 1 year)