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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the metabolism of organophosphate esters in animals. Most of the phosphate insecticides are decomposed and excreted rapidly by mammals. Water soluble excretion products are excreted mainly through urine while excretion with the feces is very less. In mammal body toxically active cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitors are formed by oxidation to the 0-analog of [...]
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 [...]