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The Effects of Nitrous Oxide on the Brain
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Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, can be dangerous as it displaces oxygen which can cause hypoxia in the brain. Studies on rats have shown that even short-term exposure to low concentrations of nitrous oxide can lead to brain cell death.
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Nitrous oxide is unique in its ability to quickly enter and exit the body, and has control over the brain in ways no other drug does due to its effect on blood and dissociative receptors.
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Nitrous Oxide
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Nitrous oxide is unique in its ability to quickly enter and exit the body, and has control over the brain in ways no other drug does due to its effect on blood and dissociative receptors.
ChapterThe Effects of Nitrous Oxide on the Brain
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Short term low concentration exposure of nitrous oxide may not have significant damaging effects on the brain cells, however, prolonged exposure or high concentration exposure can lead to irreversible damage.
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Nitrous Oxide
Summary
Short term low concentration exposure of nitrous oxide may not have significant damaging effects on the brain cells, however, prolonged exposure or high concentration exposure can lead to irreversible damage.