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Why are some individuals more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than others? Why is the developing infant so much more susceptible to the dangers of lead or mercury? How is the science of toxicology touching our lives every day?. Everyday we come into contact with countless substances that could, at certain concentrations, be toxic. This applies not only to obvious candidates such as asbestos, lead and sulphur dioxide, but also compounds such as caffeine and headache tablets.A Small Dose of Toxicology sets out to answer these questions by placing toxicology in a human context - exploring current toxicology concerns without assuming a prior background in science. Ideal for students requiring a basic foundation in toxicology or public/environmental health, or for those on professional short courses who need a primer to the subject, this engaging and wider-ranging text illustrates important toxicological principles using examples that readers can readily identify with.

   INDICE: 1. Toxicology and You 2. Principles of Toxicology A Small Dose of 3. Alcohol 4. Caffeine 5. Nicotine 6. Pesticides 7. Lead 8. Mercury 9. Arsenic 10. Metals 11. Solvents and Vapors 12. Radiation 13. Animal and Plant Toxins 14. Persistent Environmental Contaminants Targets of Toxic Agents 15. The Nervous System 16. Cancer and Genetic Toxicology 17. Pregnancy and Developmental Toxicology Applied Toxicology 18. Toxics in the Home 19. Risk Assessment and Risk Management.

Detalles del artículo

• Páginas : 266
• Editorial : CRC Press
• Idioma : Inglés
• Fecha de Publicación : 27/02/2004
• ISBN: 9780415311687
• Encuadernación : Rústica
• Nº Volúmenes : 1
• País de Publicación : Estados Unidos