How Do Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects Impact Toxicity?
In toxicology, the interaction between different substances can lead to synergistic or antagonistic effects. Synergistic effects occur when combined substances produce a greater toxic effect than the sum of their individual effects. Antagonistic effects, on the other hand, occur when one substance reduces the toxicity of another. These interactions are critical considerations in risk assessment, especially in environments where multiple chemicals are present.
