TY - BOOK AU - Kent, Chris. TI - Basics of toxicology T2 - Preserving the legacy SN - 0471299820 AV - RA 1211 .K46 1998 PY - 1998/// CY - New York : PB - John Wiley & Sons, Inc., KW - TOXICOLOGY N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-385) and index; Introduction to Toxicology -- Epidemiological and Toxicological Studies -- Routes of Exposure -- The Dose-Response Relationship -- Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination of Toxics -- Target Organ Effects -- Survey of Toxic Substances -- Radiation, Pathogens, and Naturally Occurring Toxins -- Mutagens, Teratogens, and Carcinogens -- Risk Assessment and Acute Exposure Treatment -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index N2 - Volume 3 of the Preserving the Legacy series provides an introduction to environmental toxicology, explaining the basic concepts in a proven, modular system. It's main audience will be students and professionals working in environmental technology ER -