Principles of Toxicology

Catalog description

Presents the fundamental principles of toxicology and its application to both human and environmental situations. Starts with the means of defining and quantifying toxic effects through dose response curves (e.g. LD50, EC50, LOEL, NOEL). Then focuses on absorption pathways for toxicants as well as the degradation metabolism pathways for toxicants. Finally focuses on the mechanism of toxic action for common poisons and environmental pollutants. Emphasizes toxicants that students are likely to encounter in forensics and environmental fields.