Casarett and Doull's toxicology : the basic science of poisons / editor, Curtis D. Klaassen, Ph.D. (professor of pharmacology and toxicology, Department of pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics, University of Kansas medical center, Kansas city, Kansas), editors emeriti, Mary O. Amdur, (Research professor emeritus, Institute of Environmental Medicine, New York University Medical center, Tuxedo, New York), John Doull, Ph.D., M.D. (professor emeritus of pharmacology and toxicology, Department of pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics, University of Kansas medical center, Kansas city, Kansas)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit I: General Principles of Toxicology -- History and Scope of Toxicology -- Principles of Toxicology -- Mechanisms of Toxicology -- Biotransformation of Toxicants -- Chemical Carcinogenesis -- Genetic Toxicology -- Teratogens -- Unit II: System Toxicology -- Toxic Responses of the Blood -- Toxic Responses of the Immune System -- Toxic Responses of the Liver -- Toxic Responses of the Kidney -- Responses of the Respiratory System to Toxic Agents -- Toxic Responses of the Nervous System -- Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System -- Toxic Responses of the Skin -- Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System -- Toxic Responses of the Eye -- Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System -- Unit III: Toxic Agents -- Toxic Effects of Pesticides -- Toxic Effects of Metals -- Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors -- Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials -- Toxic Effects of Animal Toxins -- Toxic Effects of Plant Toxins -- Unit IV: Environmental Toxicology -- Food Additives and Contaminants -- Air Pollutants -- Water and Soil Pollutants -- Unit V: Applications of Toxicology -- Analytical/Forensic Toxicology -- Clinical Toxicology -- Occupational Toxicology -- Regulatory Toxicology -- Risk Assessment.