Which hazard term describes chemicals that cause harm to particular organs?

• A. Eye Hazards
• B. Reproductive Toxicants
• C. Target Organ Toxicants
• D. Acute Toxicants

Answer: (C)

Target organ toxicants describe chemicals that cause harm to particular organs. This term is used when the toxic effect is focused on one organ or organ system, rather than being a general or rapid full-body effect. For example, hepatotoxins damage the liver, nephrotoxins affect the kidneys, and neurotoxins impact the nervous system. In contrast, eye hazards specify damage to the eyes, reproductive toxicants affect the reproductive system, and acute toxicants refer to toxicity that occurs quickly but not necessarily in a single organ. So the description of organ-specific harm aligns best with target organ toxicants.