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Allergens
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activate immune system
antigens- foreign to body |
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Neurotoxins
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attack nerve cells
kill nerve cells disrupt membrane inhibit transmission ex: Lead, Mercury |
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Mutagens
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damage or alter genetic material
ex: UV light |
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Teratogens
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cause abnormalities in embryos
ex: Thalimnide - sleeping pill in Europe Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
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Carcinogen
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cause cancer
Cigarette smoke |
