What is the Impact of Diffusion on Toxicant Excretion?
Excretion is the final phase in the toxicokinetic process, where toxicants and their metabolites are eliminated from the body. Molecular diffusion is essential in this phase, as it governs the movement of these compounds into excretory organs such as the kidneys and lungs. The rate of diffusion affects how quickly and efficiently a toxicant is cleared from the body. Factors such as molecular size, charge, and solubility impact the ability of toxicants to diffuse into urine or be exhaled via the respiratory system.
