What is toxicity?
Q: What is toxicity?
A: Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can damage an organism.
Q: What is the subject-matter of toxicology?
A: Toxicity is the subject-matter of toxicology.
Q: Can everything be toxic?
A: Almost everything is toxic when taken to excess.
Q: Are the effects of toxicity dose-dependent?
A: Yes, effects are dose-dependent.
Q: Can water be toxic when taken in excess?
A: Yes, water can lead to 'water intoxication' when taken in too much.
Q: Is toxicity species-specific?
A: Yes, toxicity is species-specific.
Q: Can a dose that is toxic to one animal be toxic to another?
A: No, a dose that is toxic to one animal may not be toxic to another.
