Which of the following statements about chronic vs. acute exposure is TRUE?

A) A person has experienced acute exposure if the exposure was at high levels for a long period of time.
B) Acute exposure to a toxicant is more difficult to study than chronic exposure.
C) Chronic levels of a toxicant are assessed for individuals with chronic conditions such as arthritis.
D) A person getting an x-ray is experiencing chronic exposure to radiation, whereas the radiologist is trying to minimize levels of acute exposure.
E) Safe levels for chronic exposure to a toxicant are lower than safe levels for acute exposure.


Answer: E

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