Curtis Klaassen

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons

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Produktbeschreibung

The gold-standard text on the science of poisons - updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisons is the most trusted all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology. Presented in full color, it delivers a skill-building review of the basic components of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, and chemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field, Casarett & Doull's is considered to be the ultimate authority in toxicology. The Ninth Edition has been extensively updated by each chapter author and is enhanced by the addition of all-new chapters on timely topics such as computational toxicology and auditory toxicology. The extensive use of tables, illustrations, and other visuals make the information easy to understand and remember

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education
• 9 ed
• Seitenzahl: 1648
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 282mm x 220mm x 66mm
• Gewicht: 3550g
• ISBN-13: 9781259863745
• ISBN-10: 1259863743
• Artikelnr.: 50014776

Autorenporträt

Curtis Klaassen, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair; Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics; Kansas University School of Medicine.

Inhaltsangabe

Unit I: General Principles of Toxicology
Chapter 1: History and Scope of Toxicology
Chapter 2: Principles of Toxicology
Chapter 3: Mechanisms of Toxicity
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment
Unit II: Disposition of Toxicants
Chapter 5: Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants
Chapter 6: Biotransformation of Xenobiotics
Chapter 7: Toxicokinetics
Unit III: Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity
Chapter 8: Chemical Carcinogenesis
Chapter 9: Genetic Toxicology
Chapter 10: Developmental Toxicology
Unit IV: Target Organ Toxicity
Chapter 11: Toxic Responses of the Blood
Chapter 12: Toxic Responses of the Immune System
Chapter 13: Toxic Responses of the Liver
Chapter 14: Toxic Responses of the Kidney
Chapter 15: Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System
Chapter 16: Toxic Responses of the Nervous System
Chapter 17: Toxic Responses of the Ocular and Visual System
Chapter 18: Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System
Chapter 19: Toxic Responses of the Skin
Chapter 20: Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System
Chapter 21: Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System
Unit V: Toxic Agents
Chapter 22: Toxic Effects of Pesticides
Chapter 23: Toxic Effects of Metals
Chapter 24: Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors
Chapter 25: Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials
Chapter 26: Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals
Chapter 27: Toxic Effects of Calories
Unit VI: Environmental Toxicology
Chapter 28: Nanotoxicology
Chapter 29: Air Pollution
Unit VII: Applications of Toxicology
Chapter 30: Ecotoxicology
Chapter 31: Food Toxicology
Chapter 32: Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 33: Clinical Toxicology
Chapter 34: Occupational Toxicology
Chapter 35: Regulatory Toxicology