NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Chemicals that can harm the human nervous system
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cytotoxins
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necrotoxin
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hemotoxins
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neurotoxins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Neurotoxins are substances which alter the function of the nervous system by damaging brain cells or the nerves which carry signals around the body. Some researchers regard substances which cause temporary changes to the function of the nervous system as also being neurotoxic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diethylmercury and dimethylmercury are considered some of the most potent neurotoxins ever discovered.
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