Casarett and Doull's toxicology : the basic science of poisons

Klaassen, Curtis D. (Added Author). Casarett, Louis J. (Added Author). Doull, John, 1922- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780071769235 (set)
ISBN: 0071769234 (set)
ISBN: 9780071769259 (book)
ISBN: 0071769250 (book)
ISBN: 9780071769242 (DVD)
ISBN: 0071769242 (DVD)
Physical Description: print
optical disc
xiii, 1454 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, c2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

History and scope of toxicology -- Principles of toxicology -- Mechanisms of toxicity -- Risk assessment -- Absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants -- Biotransformation of xenobiotics -- Toxicokinetics -- Chemical carcinogenesis -- Genetic toxicology -- Developmental toxicology -- 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 -- Toxic effects of pesticides -- Toxic effects of metals -- Toxic effects of solvents and vapors -- Toxic effects of radiation and radioactive materials -- Toxic effects of plants and animals -- Toxic effects of calories -- Nanotoxicology -- Air pollution -- Ecotoxicology -- Food toxicology -- Analytical and forensic toxicology -- Clinical toxicology -- Occupational toxicology -- Regulatory toxicology.