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Lu's basic toxicology [electronic book] : fundamentals, target organs, and risk assessment / Frank C. Lu, Sam Kacew.

By: Lu, Frank C [author].
Contributor(s): Kacew, Sam [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Informa Healthcare, [2009]Copyright date: ©2009Edition: Fifth edition.Description: online resource (x, 396 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781420093117 (paperback); 1420093118 (paperback); 9781420093124 (e-book).Other title: Basic toxicology.Subject(s): ToxicologyAdditional physical formats: Print version: Lu's basic toxicology : fundamentals, target organs, and risk assessment.DDC classification: 615.9 Online resources: Access eBook Also available in print form.
Contents:
General considerations -- Absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants -- Biotransformation of toxicants -- Toxic effects -- Modifying factors of toxic effects -- Conventional toxicity studies -- Carcinogenesis -- Mutagenesis -- Developmental toxicology -- Lactation -- Toxicology of the immune system -- Respiratory system inhalation toxicology -- Toxicology of the liver -- Toxicology of the kidney -- Toxicology of the skin -- Toxicology of the eye -- Toxicology of the nervous system -- Reproductive and cardiovascular systems -- Food additives and contaminants -- Toxicity of pesticides -- Toxicity of metals -- Over-the-counter preparations -- Environmental pollutants -- Occupational toxicology -- Toxicologic evaluation.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status
eBook MTU Online eBook 615.9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Decades of research and teaching experience are compiled in the authoritative and highly awaited new edition of this classic text.

For the utmost in reader convenience and comprehension, Lu's Basic Toxicologyuses easy-to-understand terminology, and separate subject and chemical indexes.

Providing clarity and insight into this rapidly evolving subject, this guide provides new information on:

over-the-counter preparations lactation occupational toxicology

Written by two key opinion leaders in toxicology, this text also covers the essentials of:

why chemicals target specific organs and systems, and commonly used procedures for assessing risk associated with these chemicals chemicals that cause: cancer, mutations, congenital malformations, and organ or system specific effects host and environmental factors that modify the effects of specific chemicals, including: food additives; pesticides; metals; pollutants in air, water, and soil; and toxicants encountered in workplaces

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

General considerations -- Absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants -- Biotransformation of toxicants -- Toxic effects -- Modifying factors of toxic effects -- Conventional toxicity studies -- Carcinogenesis -- Mutagenesis -- Developmental toxicology -- Lactation -- Toxicology of the immune system -- Respiratory system inhalation toxicology -- Toxicology of the liver -- Toxicology of the kidney -- Toxicology of the skin -- Toxicology of the eye -- Toxicology of the nervous system -- Reproductive and cardiovascular systems -- Food additives and contaminants -- Toxicity of pesticides -- Toxicity of metals -- Over-the-counter preparations -- Environmental pollutants -- Occupational toxicology -- Toxicologic evaluation.

CIT Module BIOL 8009 - Supplementary reading.

Also available in print form.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.