Neuroapoptosis is the process of programmed cell death (apoptosis) in neurons, which are the specialized cells responsible for transmitting information in the nervous system. It can be triggered by various factors such as oxidative stress, traumatic injury, disease, or exposure to certain toxins. Excessive neuroapoptosis can result in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Understanding the mechanisms underlying neuroapoptosis and developing treatments to prevent it is an active area of research in neuroscience.