BookCurtis D. Klaassen and John B. Watkins, editors.
Summary: This book describes the science of toxicology, and includes important concepts from anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to facilitate the understanding of the principles and mechanisms of toxicant action on specific organ systems. A summary of key points at the beginning and review questions at the end of each chapter help you study, understand, and memorize the material.
Contents:
Unit 1: General principles of toxicology. History and scope of toxicology
Principles of toxicology
Mechanisms of toxicity
Risk assessment
Unit 2: Disposition of toxicants. Absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants
Biotransformation of xenobiotics
Toxicokinetics
Unit 3: Nonorgan-directed toxicity. Chemical carcinogenesis
Genetic toxicology
Developmental toxicology
Unit 4: Target organ toxicity. Toxic responses of the blood
Toxic responses of the immune system
Toxic responses of the liver
Toxic responses of the kidney
Toxic responses of the respiratory system
Toxic responses of the nervous system
Toxic responses of the ocular and visual system
Toxic responses of the heart and vascular system
Toxic responses of the skin
Toxic responses of the reproductive system
Toxic responses of the endocrine system
Unit 5: Toxic agents. Toxic effects of pesticides
Toxic effects of metals
Toxic effects of solvents and vapors
Toxic effects of radiation
Toxic effects of terrestrial animal
Toxic effects of plants, fungi, and algae
Unit 6: Environmental toxicology. Air pollution
Ecotoxicology
Unit 7: Applications of toxicology. Food toxicology
Analytic/forensic toxicology
Clinical toxicology
Occupational toxicology.