Practice question

What is synergistic toxicity?

  1. When two chemicals cancel each other's toxic effects
  2. When the combined effect of two chemicals is greater than the sum of their individual effects
  3. When a chemical becomes less toxic over time
  4. When a chemical affects only one organ system

Answer: B — When the combined effect of two chemicals is greater than the sum of their individual effects

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