Casarett and Doull's Essentials of Toxicology

This title is based on the Gold Standard in the field! For over 25 years, "Casarett & Doull's Toxicology" has set the standard for providing thorough, academic, and authoritative information and remains the leading reference in the literature. Derived from this classic, "Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology" uses a highly readable, extensively illustrated approach to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of toxicology and how poisons affect the body. You'll learn about basic principles, toxicokinetics, how toxic effects are passed on to succeeding generations, how each body system responds to poisons, and the specific effects of a wide range of toxic agents - from pesticides to radiation. This title provides the benefits of the leading reference without the bulk. It is ideal for course work or as a concise reference. It presents concepts in logical progression from general principles to specific topics and examples.The chapter outlines overview study points and make review fast and easy by noting specific topics and examples. Simple, clear illustrations communicate complex concepts and reinforce comprehension. Summary tables distill important information. The key points sections summarize each chapter. Review questions assess your comprehension of content. End-of-chapter bibliographies facilitate further study or research.

ISBN 0071389148   Pages 548 ISBN13 9780071389143 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe   Weight (grammes) 807 Imprint McGraw-Hill Medical   Published in New York Format Paperback   Height (mm) 233 Publication date 01 Aug 2003   Width (mm) 185 Library of Congress RA1190   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 615.9   Academic level Tertiary education DEWEY edition DC22

		Contributors
		Preface
Unit 1		General Principles of Toxicology		1
1		History and Scope of Toxicology by Michael A. Gallo		3
2		Principles of Toxicology by David L. Eaton and Curtis D. Klaassen		6
3		Mechanisms of Toxicity by Zoltan Gregus and Curtis D. Klaassen		21
4		Risk Assessment by Elaine M. Faustman and Gilbert S. Omenn		46
Unit 2		Disposition of Toxicants		57
5		Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants by Karl K. Rozman and Curtis D. Klaassen		59
6		Biotransformation of Xenobiotics by Andrew Parkinson		71
7		Toxicokinetics by Michele A. Medinsky and John L. Valentine		98
Unit 3		Nonorgan-Directed Toxicity		109
8		Chemical Carcinogenesis by Henry C. Pitot III and Yvonne P. Dragan		111
9		Genetic Toxicology by R. Julian Preston and George R. Hoffmann		131
10		Developmental Toxicology by John M. Rogers and Robert J. Kavlock		146
Unit 4		Target Organ Toxicity		161
11		Toxic Responses of the Blood by John C. Bloom and John T. Brandt		163
12		Toxic Responses of the Immune System by Leigh Ann Burns-Naas and B. Jean Meade and Albert E. Munson		176
13		Toxic Responses of the Liver by Mary Treinen-Moslen		194
14		Toxic Responses of the Kidney by Rick G. Schnellmann		208
15		Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System by Hanspeter R. Witschi and Jerold A. Last		220
16		Toxic Responses of the Nervous System by Douglas C. Anthony and Thomas J. Montine and William M. Valentine and Doyle G. Graham		233
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