Introduction to Toxicology

This third edition of Introduction to Toxicology caters for this need in a clear and easy-to-read style, featuring up-to-the-minute information, relevant toxicological examples that reinforce principles, end-of-chapter essay questions, new and redrawn illustrations, glossary of terms, and extensively revised bibliography. The book describes the fundamental principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, as well as the types of exposure and response. In subsequent chapters these are clarified with the use of carefully chosen examples. Among the topics considered are the potential adverse effects of drugs, pesticides, food additives and industrial chemicals.