Occupational exposure to cadmium hasbeen associated with occurence of increased oxidativestress and cancer (Santos et al., 2005). Cadmium itselfis unable to generate free radials directly, however, viaindirect mechanisms, it can cause free radical-induceddamage to the gene expression.
The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of the neck. Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.ormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.
The primary part of the body affected by schizophrenia is the brain. People with schizophrenia have brains that look and function differently than people who donât have schizophrenia. It may be due to the brain-messenger system of neurotransmitters malfunctioning. But schizophrenia affects the body in other ways, too. Most of us wake up each day, brush our teeth, bathe, and take some pride in how we look, smell, and dress. Unlike the average person, people with schizophrenia tend to neglect their personal hygiene and health.