Overview
A general overview of the impacts of cobalt, chromium, and lead on human health.
- A description of a case study where toxic pollution of cobalt, chromium or lead created a problem for human health. This should come from a newspaper article or a scientific journal.
Your reflection must include at least two citations. One should be the article you use for the case study. You can find guidance on using and formatting citations here (Links to an external site.).
- Then, answer the following questions:
- Describe the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification, and their significance in terms of environmental toxicology (in other words, how do they work together to create problems for ecosystems). (4 pts)
- Explain the difference between a mutagens, teratogens, and carcinogens. (3 pts)
What kinds of regulations have we imposed, or can we impose, to restrict the use of toxic substances? (3 pts)