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The organophosphate insecticide, parathion, is a potent inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase both in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Acute exposure to this pesticide can cause a number of physical symptoms which are ameliorated as tolerance develops (Costa et al., 1982). There is, however, evidence of continuing behavioral deficits in humans following chronic exposure (Clark, 1971). These effects include impairment in concentration, decreased cognitive abilities, memory impairment, depression and irritability (Levin and Rodnitsky, 1976).
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Stamper, C.R., Balduini, W., Murphy, S.D., Costa, L.G. (1987). Behavioral and Biochemical Effects of Early Postnatal Parathion Exposure in the Rat. In: Costa, L.G., Galli, C.L., Murphy, S.D. (eds) Toxicology of Pesticides. NATO ASI Series, vol 13. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70898-5_26
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