In addition to being highly flammable, the properties of organic solvents are highly toxic. Organic solvents are carbon-based substances capable of dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances. Solvents usually found in kerosene, gasoline, paint strippers, and degreasers are highly flammable ...
A person can be poisoned and not show symptoms for hours, days, or months. Cases of poisoning with a prolonged onset of symptoms are particularly dangerous because there may be a dangerous delay in obtaining medical attention. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is considered a safe drug, but is toxic to...
of the cell that leads to the initiation or inhibition of electrical impulses. Such mechanisms are common forneurotransmittersthat act very rapidly. Examples include the receptors foracetylcholineand for other fast excitatory or inhibitory transmitter substances in thenervous system, such as glutamate and...
Analgesic, any drug that relieves pain selectively without blocking the conduction of nerve impulses, markedly altering sensory perception, or affecting consciousness. This selectivity is an important distinction between an analgesic and an anesthetic. A
Different Types of Toxic Mold The term “toxic mold” and its meaning is often misunderstood. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), mold that’s referred to as toxic mold is not toxic on its own. However, this species is capable of producing chemical substances called mycotoxins...
Toxins cause harmful effects in humans in the form of ailments like food poisoning, caused by ingestion of food contaminated by microorganisms; cancer by inhalation of toxic fumes from industries etc. To prevent such ailments which may be fatal, one must take care to minimize exposure to sources...
Morphological signs of deterioration of cells include granularity around the nucleus and cytoplasmic vacuolation. Signs of deterioration may be caused by a variety of reasons, including contamination of the culture, senescence of the cell line, the presence of toxic substances in the medium, or they...
Explore the history of textile dyes and the development of synthetic dyes. Learn about the harmful effects of toxic dyes and pollution in the textile industry. Updated: 11/21/2023 Table of Contents Textile Dyes and Fabric Dyeing Process Use of Textile Dyes in History Toxicity and Pollution in...
The oceans currently soak up half of that carbon, but that comes at the cost of acidifying the oceans, which puts some ocean-dwellers, including shellfish, at risk. Understanding how microbes and viruses interact is critical to any possible management efforts, the researchers said. ...
Nearly all drugs of abuse can also produce a phenomenon known as tolerance, in which one must use a larger amount of the drug to produce the same level of intoxication. Commonly abused drugs include the following: Inhalants: This group of substances includes solvents that emit vapors, causing...