In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Skin Toxicity 2. Types of Toxic Effects 3. Effects on Epidermal Adnexa 4. Skin Testing Methods 5. Evaluation of Skin Tests. Introduction to Skin Toxicity: The body of all animals, including humans, is almost entirely covered by a layer termed skin which is usually exposed to a variety of physical [...]
The following points highlight the seven major ophthalmic toxic effects. The effects are: 1. Effects on Cornea 2. Effects on Iris 3. Effects on Aqueous Humor 4. Effects on Ciliary Body 5. Effects on Lens 6. Effects on Retina 7. Effects on Optic Nerve. 1. Effects on Cornea: This delicate structure is subjected to toxic effects of xenobiotics chiefly through [...]
Here is a list of toxicological tests done on animals: 1. Behavioural Responses (Tests)2. Analytic Tests 3. Functional Tests 4. Potentiation and Synergism 5. Pathological and Histological Examinations 6. Other Toxicity Tests. 1. Behavioural Responses (Tests): The pharmacological response/toxicological response to a drug/toxicant, which manifests itself through changes in the behaviour patterns of the test animal, is known as behavioural [...]