Combined Science GCSE
Substances in the body
What Substances in the body means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Substances in the body
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Harmful substances introduced and retained in the body, such as asbestos fibres or tar accumulated in the lungs, that act as risk factors.
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