24 Oct 2020
The skin is one of the largest organs of the body. It is also the body’s first line of defense for protection against foreign agents and toxicants. Discuss in 250 words about an environmental or industrial toxicant that is present in the region where you reside that may cause toxicity to the skin and the symptoms that might be expected. What do you think are the most effective safeguards against exposure to this toxicant?