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You Have Been Diagnosed with Neurotoxic Poisoning After Having Ingested

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You have been diagnosed with neurotoxic poisoning after having ingested an algal toxin, called brevetoxin, produced by Karenia brevis. In which food did you likely consume this?


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Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and secretes hormones that regulate many bodily functions.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate chains covalently attached to them, important in cell-cell recognition and signaling.

Hypothalamohypophysial Portal System

A network of blood vessels that directly connects the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary gland, allowing for efficient communication and hormone regulation.

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