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Teratogenic Agents and Teratogenicity | Toxicity Tests | Toxicology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Causes of Teratogenicity 2. Stage Sensitivity for Teratogenicity 3. Mode of Action of Teratogens 4. Administration of Teratogenic Agent 5. Evaluation of Teratogenic Effects. Causes of Teratogenicity: The toxicants which cause teratogenesis are known as teratogenic agents. A gestating-embryo exhibits great dynamicity of the living cells. The embryonic cells multiply and differentiate [...]

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Skin Toxicity: Effects and Testing Methods | Toxicological Tests | Toxicology

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 [...]

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Behavioural Tests: Criteria and Procedures | Toxicological Testing | Toxicology

The behavioural tests have been used frequently in pharmacological evaluations of drugs for several years. These tests have only recently been recognized as an essential part of toxicity screening because of belief that behavioural responses of animals have been selected as a measure of toxicity of xenobiotics because of the following reasons: (i) The behaviour of the animals is the [...]

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