Description
MEV-004: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code
Course Title
Assignment Code
Coverage
: MEV-004
: Environmental Toxicology
: MEV-004/TMA-01/2024 January & July2025Session
: All Blocks
Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Maximum Marks 100
5×20=100
1. Explain the terms Ecotoxicology and Environmental toxicology. Describe some
important sources of toxicants that are detrimental to human health.
2. Describe the various exposure routes of toxicants in the human body. Explain the
distribution and storage of toxins in the human body.
3. What are biological toxicants? Describe with some examples.
4. Describe the steps involved in biotransformation.
5. Write short notes on:
a) Chemical toxicants
b) Food intoxication.
6. Explain the various sources of teratogens and their effects. Describe the process of
teratogenesis and the mechanism of action.
7. Explain some methods for toxicity assessment.
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