How does chronic exposure to neurotoxins lead to neurodegenerative diseases?
Chronic exposure to neurotoxins can result in progressive neurological damage and contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This prolonged exposure can lead to cumulative cellular damage, chronic inflammation, and disruption of neuronal homeostasis. For instance, prolonged pesticide exposure has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease due to the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.
