ES Lesson 9.1 Vocabulary

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Pathogen

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A disease-causing organism, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

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Toxicity

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The degree to which a substance is harmful to an organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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Epidemiology

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The study of disease in human populations, focusing on the distribution and determinants of health-related states.

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Dose

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The level of exposure to a pollutant or other hazardous substance.

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Risk Assessment

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The process of measuring risk, which involves evaluating the potential effects of exposure to hazards.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Environmental Health

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The branch of public health that focuses on how the environment influences human health.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Toxicology

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The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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Dose-Response Relationship

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The relationship between the amount of exposure to a substance and the extent of the effect it has on an organism.

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Hazard

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A potential source of harm or adverse effect on a person or group.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Risk

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The likelihood of harm or adverse effects occurring as a result of exposure to a hazard.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2