Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation is the gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism. Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a substance faster than it can be lost or eliminated by catabolism and excretion. Wikipedia
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When the concentration of a chemical is higher within the organism compared to its surroundings (air or water), it is referred to as bioconcentration.
The word bioaccumulafion is used to describe the build up of chemicals in fish. Through the food chain, chemicals like PCBs, DDT, dioxins, and mercury.
If toxicant bioaccumulation is evident, interventions should be undertaken to eliminate the toxicant burden. This may not only ameliorate symptoms of dementia ...
Chemicals that are persistent in the environment, bioaccumulate in people and/or wildlife, and are toxic are called PBTs.