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Chapter 10

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Total cards: 12•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

vectors:

Back (Answer)

Organisms that carry disease (e.g., mosquitoes).

#2
Front (Question)

allergens:

Back (Answer)

Substances causing allergic reactions.

#3
Front (Question)

mutagens:

Back (Answer)

Cause genetic mutations.

#4
Front (Question)

teratogens:

Back (Answer)

Cause birth defects.

#5
Front (Question)

neurotoxins:

Back (Answer)

Affect the nervous system.

#6
Front (Question)

carcinogens:

Back (Answer)

Cause cancer (e.g., tobacco, asbestos).

#7
Front (Question)

BPA & Phthalates:

Back (Answer)

Chemicals found in plastics, potentially harmful.

#8
Front (Question)

bioaccumulation:

Back (Answer)

Toxins build up in an organism over time.

#9
Front (Question)

biomagnification:

Back (Answer)

Toxins increase in concentration up the food chain.

#10
Front (Question)

Water Pollution

Back (Answer)

Harmful to aquatic life and humans; causes diseases and disrupts ecosystems.

#11
Front (Question)

Precautionary Principle:

Back (Answer)

Act to prevent harm, even without full scientific evidence.

#12
Front (Question)

Innocent Until Proven Guilty:

Back (Answer)

The opposite view; requires proof of harm before action.