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primary importance. Toxic response may also vary with species, sex, age and other factors.
The nature of toxicity varies considerably with different types of exposures, with some effects showing up quickly after a high level brief exposure. These are known as acute effects. In other cases, the effects may be latent and manifest after months or years of exposure. Those are referred to as chronic effects.
The terms used to denote specific types of toxicity reflect the nature of the toxic effect
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