- Preface
- UNIT 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY
- 1. The Evolving Journey of Toxicology: A Historical Glimpse
- 2. Principles of Toxicology
- 3. Mechanisms of Toxicity
- 4. Risk Assessment
- UNIT 2 DISPOSITION OF TOXICANTS
- 5. Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants
- 6. Biotransformation of Xenobiotics
- 7. Toxicokinetics
- UNIT 3 NON-ORGAN-DIRECTED TOXICITY
- 8. Chemical Carcinogenesis
- 9. Genetic Toxicology
- 10. Developmental Toxicology
- UNIT 4 TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY
- 11. Toxic Responses of the Blood
- 12. Toxic Responses of the Immune System
- 13. Toxic Responses of the Liver
- 14. Toxic Responses of the Kidney
- 15. Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System
- 16. Toxic Responses of the Nervous System
- 17. Toxic Responses of the Cornea, Retina, and Central Visual System
- 18. Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System
- 19. Toxic Responses of the Skin
- 20. Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System
- 21. Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System
- UNIT 5 TOXIC AGENTS
- 22. Toxic Effects of Pesticides
- 23. Toxic Effects of Metals
- 24. Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors
- 25. Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials
- 26. Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals
- 27. Food Toxicology: Fundamental and Regulatory Aspects
- 28. Toxic Effects of Calories
- 29. Nanoparticle Toxicology
- UNIT 6 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
- 30. Ecotoxicology
- 31. Air Pollution
- UNIT 7 APPLICATIONS OF TOXICOLOGY
- 32. Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
- 33. Clinical Toxicology
- 34. Occupational Toxicology
- Answers to Chapter Questions
- Index