Article | REF: SE1605 V3

Industrial Toxicology

Author: Alain LOMBARD

Publication date: May 10, 2021, Review date: May 31, 2021

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2. Routes of entry into the body

2.1 Lungs

The lungs are the main route of entry for xenobiotics (substances foreign to the body). They are characterized by :

  • large exchange surface area: alveolar surface area ≥ 100 to 150 m 2 ;

  • a thin alveolar wall and strong vascularization;

  • a high volume of gas exchange.

The volume of air inspired by physical activity for workers is :

  • at rest ≥ 6 L/min ;

  • during moderate work ≥ 20 L/min ;

  • during intense work ≥ 100 L/min.

To determine human...

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