Biochemical And Environmental Toxicology - Amiga

Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the incredible complexity of life. Toxic kinetics deals with the distribution, metabolism, and elimination of toxins in the body. Once chemicals enter the body, they are metabolized, with some eliminated and some retained. Various elimination mechanisms such as exhalation, perspiration, urination, defecation, or detoxification rid the body of the chemical over a period of time. Environmental toxicologists also assess the potential risks of substances that may be deemed harmful to people, animals, or other aspects of the environment. Toxicology is an evolving medical science and so is toxicology terminology. The book will be of immense value to the students of environment, botany, zoology, biology, agriculture, biochemistry and medicine.