Explain the four principal mechanisms in moving contaminants across the cell membrane, or uptake.

  • Identify the environmental effects of contaminants.
  • Explain the difference between toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics.
  • What steps are involved in toxicokinetics?
  • Explain the primary routes of exposure for contaminants.
  • Explain the various pathways of distribution for contaminants.
  • Explain the four principal mechanisms in moving contaminants across the cell membrane, or uptake.
  • What is involved in Phases I and II of biotransformation?
  • What can occur as a result of biotransformation?