Human Nervous System and Behavioral Toxicology

Neurobehavioral tests of mood, cognition, motor, and sensory function with evidence of their sensitivity when applied to evaluate the effects of selected neurotoxicants on human behavior are described. Factors to consider when interpretating individual test results in response to neurotoxicant exposure and relevant covariates for neurobehavioral research are considered. Examples of animal behavioral tests that correspond with human neurobehavior and their sensitivity are also presented along with review of neurobehavioral effects of flame retardants as emerging neurotoxicants. A critique of the methods and caveats in the interpretation of studies is included.