PharmacologyToxicology
PharmacologyToxicology involves the study of how substances interact with living organisms, particularly focusing on the effects of drugs and toxins on biological systems. This field encompasses the investigation of drug development, drug interactions, drug metabolism, drug toxicity, and the mechanisms of action of drugs on the body. Toxicology specifically examines the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms, including the identification of toxic substances, their mechanisms of toxicity, and methods of detoxification or treatment.