Illustrated Toxicology
With Study Questions
- 1st Edition - April 6, 2018
- Latest edition
- Author: PK Gupta
- Language: English
Illustrated Toxicology: With Study Questions is an essential, practical resource for self-study and guidance catering to a broad spectrum of students. This book covers a range of… Read more
Illustrated Toxicology: With Study Questions is an essential, practical resource for self-study and guidance catering to a broad spectrum of students. This book covers a range of core toxicological areas, including pesticides, radioactive materials and poisonous plants, also presenting a section on veterinary toxicology. Across 16 chapters, the book presents key concepts with the aid of over 250 detailed, full-color illustrations. Each section is supplemented with practical exercises to support active learning. This combination of clear illustrations and sample testing will help readers gain a deeper understanding of toxicology.
This book is useful for toxicology, pharmacy, medical and veterinary students, and also serves as a refresher for academics and professionals in the field, including clinical pharmacists, forensic toxicologists, environmentalists and veterinarians.
- Includes comprehensive coverage of key toxicological concepts for study and revision
- Provides a visual learning aid with over 250 full-color illustrations
- Enhances understanding and memory retention of core concepts with the use of practical exercises
Advanced undergraduates and graduates in toxicology; examiners. This will also be of interest to academics in the field of toxicology, clinical pharmacists, forensic toxicologists and veterinarians
1. General Toxicology2. Disposition and Toxicokinetics of Toxicants3. Metals and Micronutrients4. Pesticides (Agrochemicals)5. Non-metallics and micronutrients6. Solvents, Vapors and Gases7. Poisonous Plants8. Poisons of Animal Origin9. Poisonous Foods and Food Poisoning10. Drugs of Use, Dependence and Abuse11. Environmental Toxicology12. Radioactive Materials13. Veterinary Toxicology14. Clinical Toxicology15. Organs and Mechanism of Toxicity16. Brain Storming Questions
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 6, 2018
- Language: English
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PK Gupta
PK Gupta obtained his PhD in Toxicology and taught as Visiting Professor at both the University of Tennessee and West Virginia University in the United States before returning to India as Professor of Toxicology at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute. He is currently Director of the Toxicology Consulting Group and President of the Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare. He has served as advisor to the World Health Organization, consultant to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and brings more than 50 years of expertise in animal toxicology to the project.
Affiliations and expertise
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, IndiaRead Illustrated Toxicology on ScienceDirect