Chemical injuries initiate biochemical reactions that damage cell membranes by decreasing the permeability of the plasma membrane.

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Not all the mechanisms causing chemically induced membrane destruction are known; however, the two general mechanisms include: (1) direct toxicity by combining with a molecular component of the cell membrane or organelles and (2) reactive free radicals and lipid peroxidation.

Chemical Injuries Initiate Biochemical Reactions That Damage Cell Membranes by Decreasing