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Dose Response

"How an organism's response to a toxic substance changes as its overall exposure to the substance changes. For example, a small dose of carbon monoxide may cause drowsiness; a large dose can be fatal."

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance

   
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