The highest nonzero dose at which no toxic effect is observed in a study on animals is called

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  1. LD50
  2. NOAEL
  3. LOAEL
  4. NOEFF

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Option 2 : NOAEL
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The correct answer is the No observed adverse effect level (NOAEL)

Important Points

No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) 

  • It is the highest exposure level at which there are no biologically significant increases in the frequency or severity of adverse effect between the exposed population and its appropriate control.
  • Some effects may be produced at this level, but they are not considered adverse effects.

Additional Information

  • LD50 (Lethal Dose 50%) 
    • It is a statistically derived dose at which 50% of the animals will be expected to die.
    • For inhalation toxicity, air concentrations are used for exposure values.

Thus, the LC50 (Lethal Concentration 50%) is used

  • Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL)
    • It  is the lowest exposure level at which there are biologically significant increases in frequency or severity of adverse effects between the exposed population and its appropriate control group
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