What Are the Most Common Neurotoxins in Food?

What Are the Most Common Neurotoxins in Food?

ByTarik Regad

Neurotoxins are chemicals that interfere with the normal function of the nervous system by damaging brain cells and tissues. The following chemicals found in food are or/may be associated with neurotoxicity: 1. Mercury 1.1. What Is Mercury? Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element classified as a transition metal because it becomes liquid at room temperature…

How Does Smell Get from the Nose to the Brain?

How Does Smell Get from the Nose to the Brain?

ByTarik Regad

Odorous substances in the air are processed through the following steps: 1. What Part of the Brain Is Most Responsible for Smell? There are several and important parts of the brain that are responsible for smell; however, the olfactory bulb is responsible for transmitting the olfactory (smell) information from the olfactory nerves to the brain…