Q: 98 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,10,17,5,5,7,10
keywords:
{'threshold limit time': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tissue concentration': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'life period': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'total body burden': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'organism': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'residual period': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'chemical': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'time life': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 4, "Half-life period". The half-life period refers to the time it takes for an organism to eliminate 50% of the total body burden or tissue concentration of a chemical. During this time, the concentration of the chemical in the organism gradually decreases by half. This concept is commonly used in pharmacology and toxicology to determine how long it takes for a substance to be eliminated from the body. It helps to understand the rate at which a chemical is processed and cleared from the body, allowing scientists and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about dosage and potential risks associated with exposure.