Lu’s Basic Toxicology

Taylor & Francis, 2002. - 392 p.
About the authors.
Preface.
Part I General principles of toxicology.
General considerations.
Absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants.
Biotransformation of toxicants.
Toxic effects.
Modifying factors of toxic effects.
Part II Testing procedures for conventional and nontarget organ toxicities.
Conventional toxicity studies.
Carcinogenesis.
Mutagenesis.
Developmental toxicology.
Lactation.
Part III Target organs and systems.
Toxicology of the immune system.
Respiratory system: inhalation toxicology.
Toxicology of the liver.
Toxicology of the kidney.
Toxicology of the eye.
Toxicology of the nervous system.
Reproductive and cardiovascular systems.
Part IV Toxic substances and risk assessment.
Food additives and.
Toxicity of pesticides.
Toxicity of metals.
Over-the-counter preparations.
Environmental pollutants.
Occupational toxicology.
Toxicologic evaluation: assessment of safety/risk.
Chemical index.
Subject index.