Question

A chemical is absorbed through the digestive tract but not through the skin. This is an example of which factors that affect the impact of an exposure?

Answer 1

Answer:

Exposure route

Explanation:

The Exposure route refers to the way an agent enters the person during an exposure event. Exposure route includes; inhalation of gases and aerosols, ingestion of fluids and foods, dermal contact with water or soil, dermal applications of creams, and other substances, medical inoculations, inoculation by a vector , and sexual contact.

The route of potential uptake is considered a very important attribute of an exposure event. Health effects of an exposure may vary significantly, depending on the exposure route.

Answer 2

Answer:

Route of exposure

Explanation:

The route of exposure refers to the form in which a person has contact with a dangerous substance like inhalation or the contact with the skin. According to this, the answer is that this is an example of the route of exposure as it indicates the way in which you absorb a chemical.