live, 2b1.2, metals and elements

Toxic Metals

Metals that can cause harm to human health and the environment, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead.

Minamata Disaster

A disaster in Minamata Bay caused by industrial discharge of mercury that contaminated food sources and led to severe health issues, including fatalities.

Arsenic

A toxic element found in well water, associated with serious health risks including cancer and developmental issues.

Essential Metals

Metals that are necessary for biological functions but can be toxic in high concentrations, such as selenium, zinc, and iron.

Teratogen

An agent that causes malformations in a developing fetus, with effects influenced by timing of exposure.

Cadmium

A toxic metal that can cause adverse health effects, particularly known to affect internal doses higher in women.

Methylmercury

A highly toxic form of mercury that bioaccumulates in fish and shellfish, posing risks to human health.

Modes of Exposure

The different pathways through which toxic substances may enter the body, including inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion.

Hexavalent Chromium

A toxic form of chromium used in industrial processes and associated with serious health risks, particularly in water contamination.

Lead Poisoning

A serious health risk caused by lead exposure, affecting neurological development in children and resulting from environmental contamination.