At the end of the webinar you will be able to:
- Explain the difference between reproductive and developmental toxicity
- Outline the ways in which chemical exposure may interfere with the normal reproductive and developmental processes
- Describe the key elements of the male and female reproductive system
- Outline the role hormones play in the reproductive process (endocrine system)
- Define the terms endocrine disruptor, endocrine active substance, possible endocrine disruptor
- Explain the criteria which are currently used for the identification of endocrine disruptors
- Explain the process of fertilisation and the difference between embryonic and foetal stages
- Explain why organogenesis is such a critical time period in the developmental process
- Explain the difference between teratogen, congenital malformation and teratology and what is meant by maternal mediated effects
- Outline how a thorough introduction to reproductive and developmental toxicity,and the current approach which is taken in their assessment (QSAR, human evidence, in vitro, in vivo studies - one generation, two generation, extended one generation reproductive toxicity studies and prenatal developmental toxicity studies)
- Explain what is meant by delayed ossification, wavy ribs and malformations
Training Resources for this session includes:
- Training handbook, complementing the webinar and including practice questions and answers.
- Copy of all slides used during the training
- Downloadable recording of the training event itself, for your personal review