: Includes bacterial toxins (botulism, tetanus), animal venoms (snakes, scorpions), and certain plant compounds.
: Heavy metals like lead , mercury , and arsenic , as well as synthetic pesticides, are significant environmental neurotoxins. neurotoxin
A is a poisonous substance that specifically targets, disrupts, or destroys nerve tissue. This extensive class of chemical insults can interfere with the way neurons communicate, leading to immediate or long-lasting functional impairment in the nervous system. Mechanisms and Physiological Effects : Includes bacterial toxins (botulism
Despite their potential for harm, controlled doses of certain neurotoxins have revolutionized modern medicine and aesthetics: animal venoms (snakes