neurotoxicology
Nervous system toxicology
Neurotoxicology is the study of how toxic substances affect the nervous system.
The field examines how chemicals, drugs, venoms, and environmental pollutants damage neurons, disrupt neurotransmission, or cause neurological disease: Neurotoxicology research has linked certain pesticides to Parkinson's disease.
It bridges toxicology and neuroscience.
Injected animal poison
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- pesticidesChemicals destroying harmful organisms
botulinum · sarin · organophosphates · acrylamide · manganese · aluminum · thallium · cadmium
Related to one's work
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- industrial chemicalsSubstances for manufacturing use
- heavy metalsDense metallic environmental contaminants
solvents · agricultural · consumer products · contamination · bioaccumulation · chronic exposure · acute poisoning · inhalation
Measurable disease indicators
- dose-responseRelationship between amount and effect
- in-vitroIn artificial environment
- animal modelsSpecies used in research
- electrophysiologyBiology's electrical activity science
histopathology · exposure assessment · risk assessment · clinical trials · epidemiology · neuroimaging · cell culture · protocols
Progressive loss of neurons
- demyelinationNerve sheath degradation
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- blood-brain barrierProtective cerebral filtration system
- inflammationProtective tissue response
Disease impairing brain function
- parkinsonismMotor syndrome with tremor, rigidity
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- ataxiaImpaired voluntary movement control
seizures · paralysis · memory loss · sensory loss · developmental delay · behavioral changes · dementia · vision impairment
venom
Injected animal poison
pesticides · botulinum · sarin · organophosphates · acrylamide · manganese · aluminum · thallium · cadmium · methanol
occupational
Related to one's work
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- industrial chemicalsSubstances for manufacturing use
heavy metals · solvents · agricultural · consumer products · contamination · bioaccumulation · chronic exposure · acute poisoning · inhalation · ingestion
biomarkers
Measurable disease indicators
- dose-responseRelationship between amount and effect
- in-vitroIn artificial environment
- animal modelsSpecies used in research
electrophysiology · histopathology · exposure assessment · risk assessment · clinical trials · epidemiology · neuroimaging · cell culture · protocols
neurodegeneration
Progressive loss of neurons
- demyelinationNerve sheath degradation
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- blood-brain barrierProtective cerebral filtration system
encephalopathy
Disease impairing brain function
- parkinsonismMotor syndrome with tremor, rigidity
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
ataxia · seizures · paralysis · memory loss · sensory loss · developmental delay · behavioral changes · dementia · vision impairment · hearing loss
neurotoxicologypsychopharmacology
Study of drug-brain interactions
neurotoxicologyneuroprotection
Safeguarding neurons from damage
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