TABLE 1-2Human and Animal Neurobehavioral Effects Attributed to at Least 25 Chemicals

EffectNo. Chemicals or Chemical Groups that Produce the EffectEffectNo. Chemicals or Chemical Groups that Produce the Effect
MotorAffective or personality
Activity changes32Apathy, languor, lassitude, lethargy, listlessness30
Ataxia89Delirium26
Convulsions183Depression40
Incoordination, unsteadiness, clumsiness62Excitability58
Paralysis75Hallucinations25
Pupil changes31Irritability39
Reflex abnormalities54Nervousness, tension29
Tremor, twitching177Restlessness31
Weakness179Sleep disturbances119
SensoryGeneral
Auditory disorders37Anorexia158
Equilibrium changes135Autonomic dysfunction26
Olfaction disorders37Cholinesterase inhibition64
Pain47CNS depression131
Pain disorders64Fatigue87
Tactile disorders77Narcosis, stupor125
Vision disorders121Peripheral neuropathy67
Cognitive
Confusion34
Memory problems33
Speech impairment28

Source: Anger (1986).

From: 1, Introduction: Defining the Problem of Neurotoxicity

Cover of Environmental Neurotoxicology
Environmental Neurotoxicology.
National Research Council (US) Committee on Neurotoxicology and Models for Assessing Risk.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1992.
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