Casarett and Doull's Toxicology - The Basic Science of Poisons (7th Edition) |
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Edited by: Klaassen, Curtis D. © 2008
McGraw-Hill
Description: This book is the most complete, trusted reference text covering the full span of medical toxicology. The new seventh edition is updated throughout, including new contributors and new content on chemical terrorism.
Front Matter
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Prefaces
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Table of Contents
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Interactive Graphs
Table (11)
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Unit I. General Principles of Toxicology
1. History and Scope of Toxicology
2. Principles of Toxicology
3. Mechanisms of Toxicity
4. Risk Assessment
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Unit II. Disposition of Toxicants
5. Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants
6. Biotransformation of Xenobiotics
7. Toxicokinetics
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Unit III. Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity
8. Chemical Carcinogenesis
9. Genetic Toxicology
10. Developmental Toxicology
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Unit IV. Target Organ Toxicity
11. Toxic Responses of the Blood
12. Toxic Responses of the Immune System
13. Toxic Responses of the Liver
14. Toxic Responses of the Kidney
15. Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System
16. Toxic Responses of the Nervous System
17. Toxic Responses of the Ocular and Visual System
18. Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System
19. Toxic Responses of the Skin
20. Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System
21. Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System
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Unit V. Toxic Agents
22. Toxic Effects of Pesticides
23. Toxic Effects of Metals
24. Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors
25. Health Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials
26. Properties and Toxicities of Animal Venoms
27. Toxic Effects of Plants
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Unit VI. Environmental Toxicology
28. Air Pollution
29. Ecotoxicology
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Unit VII. Applications of Toxicology
30. Food Toxicology
31. Analytic/Forensic Toxicology
32. Clinical Toxicology
33. Occupational Toxicology
Index
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