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Gloria Pineda
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Which of the following is a health hazard that is categorized as a physical agent?

A) parasites
B) exposure to toxic substances
C) viruses
D) radiation
E) bacteria

Physical Agent

An entity such as heat, light, or chemicals used in medical treatment to induce changes in the body.

Toxic Substances

Toxic substances are chemicals or compounds that can cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment when they are released or come into contact with living organisms.

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

  • Recognize health hazards categorized by physical, biological, and chemical agents.
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