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Venom Bites and Stings | Toxicology

After reading this article you will learn about the various venom bites and stings. Snakes: The highest number of snake bite cases in man and in animals have been observed in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu and Kerala. Out of 3000 species of snake, 375 species are poisonous. Venomous snake bites are responsible for more than 1,00,000 animal deaths [...]

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Radiation Hazards: Sources and Toxicity | Toxicity

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Radiation Hazards 2. Source of Radiation Hazards 3. Dose and Dose Rate 4. Mechanism Radiation Toxicity 5. Radiation Toxicity. Meaning of Radiation Hazards: Radiation is defined as energy traveling through space. Non- ionizing radiation is essential to life, but excessive exposures will cause tissue damage. All forms of ionizing [...]

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Harmful Effects of Pesticides on Human Physiology | Pharmacology

After reading this article you will learn about the harmful effects of pesticides on human physiology. Introduction: Living in the chemically polluted environment has caused a number of health problems. Acute toxicity syndromes are noticeable, attract attention and therefore, opportunities of suitable interventions to save victims are high. In contrast, slow toxicity cases pass undetected because the symptoms are mostly [...]

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