![]() ![]() When a substance is absorbed into the body, its chemical structure may be changed or metabolized to a substance that is more toxic or less toxic. The potency and, therefore, the toxicity of a chemical can be affected by its breakdown within the human body. For example, sodium cyanide is more potent than sodium chloride (table salt) since swallowing a smaller amount of cyanide can poison you.
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