Tag: toxicology
- Nerve Agents ()
Nerve agents are chemicals that attack the nervous system of the body and stop it from performing properly. Not all nerve agents are weapons, as chemicals call “organophosphates” are nerve agents that are used as insecticides. Nerve agents are typically clear and colorless, and may have no odor. They tend to be denser than air […]
- Poison ()
A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include: Prescription or over-the-counter medicines taken in doses that are too high Overdoses of illegal drugs Carbon monoxide from […]