
To explain: How the mechanism of action of dioxin explains its variable effects on different body systems and, in different animals.
Introduction:
Agent Orange is an herbicide and consists of trace amount of dioxins. Dioxins are toxic chemicals and enter the body by associating with aryl hydrocarbon receptor. It moves to the nucleus and influences the gene expression. It also enters the food chain. Agent Orange is a defoliant and was used by US military during Vietnam War to remove the forest vegetation cover. As a result of this exposure, the people suffered from various health issues, such as birth defects, physical and mental disability, polydactyly, and so forth.
To explain: How to determine whether a type of illness is caused due to dioxin.
Introduction: Agent Orange is an herbicide and consists of trace amount of dioxins. Dioxins are toxic chemicals and enter the body by associating with aryl hydrocarbon receptor. It moves to the nucleus and influences the gene expression. It also enters the food chain. Agent Orange is a defoliant and was used by US military during Vietnam War to remove the forest vegetation cover. As a result of this exposure, the people suffered from various health issues, such as birth defects, physical and mental disability, polydactyly, and so forth.
To explain: How to determine whether a particular individual becomes ill due to dioxin exposure.
Introduction:
Agent Orange is an herbicide and consists of trace amount of dioxins. Dioxins are toxic chemicals and enter the body by associating with aryl hydrocarbon receptor. It moves to the nucleus and influences the gene expression. It also enters the food chain. Agent Orange is a defoliant and was used by US military during Vietnam War to remove the forest vegetation cover. As a result of this exposure, the people suffered from various health issues, such as birth defects, physical and mental disability, polydactyly, and so forth.
To explain: Which one of dioxin exposure disease is difficult to determine.
Introduction:
Agent Orange is an herbicide and consists of trace amount of dioxins. Dioxins are toxic chemicals and enter the body by associating with aryl hydrocarbon receptor. It moves to the nucleus and influences the gene expression. It also enters the food chain. Agent Orange is a defoliant and was used by US military during Vietnam War to remove the forest vegetation cover. As a result of this exposure, the people suffered from various health issues, such as birth defects, physical and mental disability, polydactyly, and so forth.

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