Damage to the Endocrine System

The endocrine system regulates an organism s metabolism and reproduction. Some toxic substances and pollutants disrupt endocrine system function, commonly manifested by abnormal behavior of 

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Inhalation death occurs within 10 minutes, primarily a result of dry land drowning in which the lungs and throat fill with mucus, blood, and dead tissue, causing asphyxiation. Two milliliters of pure liquid lewisite absorbed by a 150-pound adult by any means would likely be fatal. Those who survive exposure may continue to show symptoms including pulmonary edema, neural disorders, subnormal body temperature, low blood pressure, and permanent damage to the endocrine system for an indefinite period.1... 

Studies of reaction media, and of conditions in organic reactions that improve selectivity and minimize energy to decrease the damage to the endocrine system, are having a big impact. A recent finding of enzyme and/or antibody activity in ionic liquids is expected to open a road to the rich use of environmentally benign solvents [1]. Especially interesting is the reuse of the enzyme or antibody in an ionic liquid solvent system that enables the asymmetric resolution and/or transesterification [2],... 

Poisoning from carbon monoxide can result in brain damage, damage to the endocrine system, to the nervous system, and to the heart and other organs. It represents the leading cause of accidental poisoning-related death and poisoning-related injury... 

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