The feasibility of measuring manganese concentrations in human liver using neutron activation analysis.

Manganese is an element which is required by the human body. However, as with most metals, in large amounts manganese can be toxic. People who suffer from severe manganese intoxication have symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease. Preclinical symptoms of manganese intoxication have recently been detected in individuals working in industries which have manganese dioxide dust in the air. The concentration of many toxic elements can be …