ABSTRACT

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 Toxicology uses easy-to-understand terminology, and separate subject and chemical indexes. Providing clarity and insight into this rapidly evolving subje

part |2 pages

Part I--General Principles of Toxicology

chapter 1|12 pages

-General Considerations

chapter 3|16 pages

-Biotransformation of Toxicants

chapter 4|18 pages

-Toxic Effects

chapter 5|16 pages

-Modifying Factors of Toxic Effects

part |2 pages

Part II--Testing Procedures for Conventional and Nontarget Organ Toxicities

chapter 6|16 pages

-Conventional Toxicity Studies

chapter 7|24 pages

Chaper 7--Carcinogenesis

chapter 8|16 pages

-Mutagenesis

chapter 9|12 pages

-Developmental Toxicology

chapter 10|12 pages

-Lactation

part |2 pages

Part III--Target Organs and Systems

chapter 11|12 pages

-Toxicology of the Immune System

chapter 12|10 pages

-Respiratory System Inhalation Toxicology

chapter 13|12 pages

-Toxicology of the Liver

chapter 14|12 pages

-Toxicology of the Kidney

chapter 15|12 pages

-Toxicology of the Skin

chapter 16|12 pages

-Toxicology of the Eye

chapter 17|18 pages

-Toxicology of the Nervous System

chapter 18|16 pages

-Reproductive and Cardiovascular Systems

part |2 pages

Part IV--Toxic Substances and Risk Assessment

chapter 19|16 pages

-Food Additives and Contaminants

chapter 20|16 pages

-Toxicity of Pesticides

chapter 21|22 pages

-Toxicity of Metals

chapter 22|8 pages

-Over-the-Counter Preparations

chapter 23|12 pages

-Environmental Pollutants

chapter 24|14 pages

-Occupational Toxicology

chapter 25|18 pages

-Toxicologic Evaluation