ENDOCRINOLOGY
Endocrinology is the study of endocrine system on how it inhibits and stimulate in the body. There are various endocrine glands which secrete hormones that communicate to specific organ which are responsible for basic body functions such as growth, metabolism, respiration, excretion, movement and reproduction. Hormones must be maintained at specific levels. An increased or a decreased amount of hormone can have various effects to the body and may cause disorder to the endocrine gland.
TOXICOLOGY
Toxicology deals with the effect of the substance that are harmful when introduced to the body. It encompasses the biological effect as well as the therapeutic benefit of the different substances. Toxins may acquire by an individual through drug abuse, exposure to organic materials and environmental compounds that are mutagens or carcinogenic.
Drug testing is a way of determining the level or presence of a certain drug in the body. This is commonly requested for the suspected drug user. For the analysis, different biological specimen may be use -- such as urine, hair and blood which are commonly requested. The procedure in drug testing is very sensitive and the collection of the specimen is very strict, this is maintain the integrity of the sample.
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