Principles of Toxicology

CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS.General Principles of Toxicology (R. James, et al.).Absorption, Distribution, and Elimination of Toxic Agents (E. O'Flaherty).Biotransformation: A Balance between Bioactivation and Detoxification (M. Franklin & G. Yost).Hematotoxicity: Chemically Induced Toxicity of the Blood (R. Budinsky).Hepatotoxicity: Toxic Effects on the Liver (S. Roberts, et al.).Nephrotoxicity: Toxic Responses of the Kidney (P. Middendorf & P. Williams).Neurotoxicity: Toxic Responses of the Nervous System (S. Donkin & P. Williams).Dermal and Ocular Toxicology: Toxic Effects of the Skin and Eyes (W. Salminen & S. Roberts).Pulmonotoxicity: Toxic Effects in the Lung (C. Dallas).Immunotoxicity: Toxic Effects on the Immune System (S. Roberts & L. Adams).SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN.Reproductive Toxicology (R. DeMott & C. Borgert).Mutagenesis and Genetic Toxicology (C. Teaf & P. Middendorf).Chemical Carcinogenesis (R. James & C. Saranko).Properties and Effects of Metals (S. Donkin, et al.).
Properties and Effects of Pesticides (J. Britt).Properties and Effects of Organic Solvents (C. Teaf).Properties and Effects of Natural Toxins and Venoms (W. Kem).APPLICATIONS.Risk Assessment (R. James, et al.).Example of Risk Assessment Applications (A. Nye, et al.).Occupational and Environmental Health (F. Gerr, et al.).Epidemiologic Issues in Occupational and Environmental Health (L. Fleming & J. Bean).Controlling Occupational and Environmental Health Hazards (P. Middendorf & D. Jacobs).Glossary.Index.

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