Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What term describes the effects of chemicals that do not manifest until years after exposure?

Acute effects
Immediate effects
Chronic effects
Temporary effects

The correct answer is: Chronic effects

Chronic effects refer to the delayed and long-term impact of exposure to chemicals. This is in contrast to acute effects, which are immediate and may only last for a short period of time. Immediate effects, as the name suggests, occur immediately after exposure and may only last for a brief period. Temporary effects are short-term in nature but can occur at any time after exposure, not just years later like chronic effects. Therefore, chronic effects best describe the long-term consequences of exposure to chemicals.