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- English
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Loomis's Essentials of Toxicology
About this book
Loomis's Essentials of Toxicology is an introductory text on the science of harmful biologic effects associated with exposures to chemicals of all types. The scope of this book includes a discussion of the major types of chemicals involved; the general properties of chemicals and biologic systems as they influence the occurrence of detrimental biologic effects; the methods used to demonstrate these effects; and the basis for clinical diagnosis and therapy of harmful effects of chemicals on humans. Individual examples are used to demonstrate each of the principles under discussion.This text is an invaluable resource for toxicologists as well as a comprehensive introduction to the topic for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in toxicology and public health.- The "classic textbook" in toxicology- Completely revised and updated- Includes both principles and methods- Requires minimal background in chemistry and biology
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- PREFACE
- Chapter 1: Introduction, Scope, and Principles
- Chapter 2: Numbers in Toxicology
- Chapter 3: Biologic Factors That Influence Toxicity
- Chapter 4: Chemical Factors That Influence Toxicity
- Chapter 5: Influence of Route of Administration on Systemic Toxicity
- Chapter 6: Genetic Factors That Influence Toxicity
- Chapter 7: Classification of Harmful Effects of Chemicals
- Chapter 8: Normal Toxic Effects of Chemicals
- Chapter 9: Abnormal Response to Chemicals
- Chapter 10: The Basis of Selective Toxicity
- Chapter 11: The Basis of Antidotal Therapy
- Chapter 12: Principles of Biological Tests for Toxicity
- Chapter 13: Toxicologic Testing Methods
- Chapter 14: Clinical Toxicology
- Chapter 15: Information Sources in Toxicology
- INDEX