The basic science applied to understanding the health effects associated with chemical exposures is:
A) Toxicology
B) Pharmacology
C) Chemistry
D) Environmental epidemiology

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Toxicology is the branch of science that deals with the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms. It involves understanding the mechanisms of toxicity, dose-response relationships, and the ways in which chemicals interact with biological systems. Pharmaceutical science (pharmacology) typically deals with the synthesis and development of drugs, rather than the toxic effects of chemicals. While chemistry is essential for understanding the nature of chemical substances, it is not specific to the study of health effects. Environmental epidemiology is concerned with understanding the patterns and distribution of disease in populations exposed to different environmental factors, including chemical exposures, but it does not focus on the basic science of toxicology.

The Basic Science Applied to Understanding the Health Effects Associated