Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
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ISBN: 9780323414142
Author: Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.
Publisher: Saunders
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To identify: The three ways in which the chemicals damage the cells in the body.

Introduction: Health is associated with the individual’s ability to adapt and manage physical, mental, and social challenges throughout life. The harmful chemicals affect the body’s defense system, which may cause damage or weaken the cells, tissues, and organs. These chemicals can get accumulated in the body and may be toxic and cause long-term health issues to the living beings.

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The unwanted chemicals may be consumed through contaminated food or water, inhaled into the lungs, or absorbed through the skin. It may accumulate in the body and cause health issues. Chemical sources have many types of hazardous materials, such as heavy metals, acid bases, inhalants (particulate or solvents), asbestos, and pesticides.

The three ways in which the chemicals damage the cells in the body are as follows:

  • Chemicals damage the cell membrane and cause cell lysis.
  • The chemicals interfere in the cellular metabolic pathways of the cell and lead to cellular mutations.
  • The cellular mutation due to chemicals leads to cancer.

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