Conscious

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002452",
  "term": "Conscious",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to a state of awareness of oneself and one's environment, including the ability to perceive stimuli and respond to them in a non-reflexive manner. In toxicology and pharmacology, experiments are often conducted on conscious animals to observe the effects of a substance on behavior, motor coordination, and sensory function without the confounding influence of anesthetics. This state contrasts with an unconscious state induced by anesthesia, trauma, or disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 858 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/conscious/"
}