ORAL TOXICOLOGY
O ral toxicology, also referred to as oral toxicity testing or oral toxicological assessment, involves the evaluation of the toxic effects of substances when they are ingested orally. It focuses on understanding the potential adverse effects that a substance can have on the body after oral exposure. Oral toxicology studies are conducted to determine the toxicity of various substances, including chemicals, drugs, food additives, pesticides, and other orally administered agents. The goal is to assess the safety and potential risks associated with these substances when they are consumed through the mouth. In oral toxicology studies, researchers typically use animal models, such as rodents, to evaluate the effects of substances on various organs and systems in the body. These studies involve administering the substance orally to the animals, usually in different doses, and monitoring them for a specified period. The researchers observe and measure
various parameters, including clinical signs of toxicity, changes in body weight, food consumption, CONNECTDXLABS.COM
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