This Book Offers An Introduction To The Field, As Well As The Basics Of Toxicology Principles, Chemical Toxicity, Ecotoxicology, And Toxicology Practice. Toxicology And Its Roots As A Science -- Chemical Properties And Information Resources On Hazardous Chemicals -- Toxicity And The Factors That Modify Toxic Responses -- Biological Poisons: Plant And Animal Toxins -- Environmental Pollutants And Their Fate -- Dose And Response -- Absorption Of Toxicants And Models Of Disposition -- Distribution, Storage, And Elimination Of Toxicants -- Biotransformation -- Chemical-induced Mutagenesis -- Chemicals And Cancer -- Role Of The Immune System -- Skin -- The Liver And Kidneys -- The Cardiovascular System -- The Respiratory System -- The Nervous System -- The Practice Of Toxicology. Regulatory Considerations -- Toxicity Testing -- Uses And Limitations Of Product Labeling For Public Safety -- Toxicology Principles In The Management Of Acute Poisonings -- Risk Assessment And The Perception Of Risk -- Making Informed Decisions. Ira S. Richards. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Categories:
- Medical Books
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Author : Richards, Professor Departments of Environmental and Occupational Health and Internal Medicine Unive
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2007-10-22
Number Of Pages : 464
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0763738239
ISBN-13 : 9780763738235
Item weight : 1.75 lb
Dimensions : 1 in x 7 in x 9.9 in
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