There are several different types of toxicology studies, each serving distinct purposes:
1. Acute Toxicity Studies: These are short-term studies that assess the immediate effects of a single dose or short-term exposure to a substance.
2. Subchronic Toxicity Studies: These studies involve repeated exposure to a substance over a period of several weeks to a few months to observe potential health effects.
3. Chronic Toxicity Studies: These long-term studies evaluate the effects of prolonged exposure to a substance over a significant portion of an organism’s lifetime.
4. Carcinogenicity Studies: These studies determine the potential of a substance to cause cancer.
5. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity Studies: These focus on the effects of substances on reproduction and development, including potential impacts on fertility and embryonic development.
