Assume an adult female who weighs 50 kg drinks 2 L of water every day and the absorption factor for the chemical of concern is 75 percent. The concentration of the chemical in the drinking water is 55 ppb. Determine the dose in mg/kg-day.
Assume an adult female who weighs 50 kg drinks 2 L of water every day and the absorption factor for the chemical of concern is 75 percent. The concentration of the chemical in the drinking water is 55 ppb. Determine the dose in mg/kg-day.
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Transcribed Image Text:Assume an adult female who weighs 50 kg drinks 2 L of water every day and the absorption factor for
the chemical of concern is 75 percent. The concentration of the chemical in the drinking water is 55
ppb. Determine the dose in mg/kg-day.
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