Chemistry Final
Study Guide –
Toxic Chemicals,
Chromatography &
Environmental
Impacts
, Role of Metabolism in
3 4
Systems Detoxification
Terms In This Set (76)
Agent Orange A Tactical Herbicide Used By The U.S Military During
The Vietnam War (1962 - 1971) To Remove Forest
Cover.
2,4-D One Of The Components Of Agent Orange.
2,4,5-T Created Tcdd Which Is Extremely Toxic And A
Carcinogen.
Health Effects Of Agent Orange Cancer Causing (Leukemia, Lung, Etc), Type 2
Diabetes, Reproductive And Developmental Issues.
, Environmental Impacts Of Agent Long Term Soil And Sediment Contamination,
Orange Bioaccumulation In Wildlife, Ongoing Exposure Risks
In Affected Regions.
Btex Molecules Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl, And Xylene.
Significance Of Btex Hydrocarbons Are Found In Gasoline, Diesel Fuel,
And In Industry Practices; Cancer Causing
Carcinogens.
Carcinogenesis The Formation Of A Cancer, Whereby Normal Cells
Are Transformed Into Cancer Cells.
Factors Influencing Carcinogenesis Genetics: Inherited Mutations Increase Susceptibility;
Environment: Tobacco Smoke, Uv Radiation,
Viruses, Chemical Carcinogens All Increase