Temperature and Toxicology: An Integrative, Comparative, and Environmental Approach

This is the first major text to study the integrative thermoregulatory responses of mammals that are exposed to toxicants. It explains the importance of temperature in toxicological studies, then reviews temperature regulation in homeotherms and poikilotherms, and addresses whole-animal and in vitro studies related to the effects of temperature on toxicity. The text discusses the relevance of heat and cold stress on human exposures. It compares responses of animals, and focuses on endocrine disruption. It considers how ... Read More

This is the first major text to study the integrative thermoregulatory responses of mammals that are exposed to toxicants. It explains the importance of temperature in toxicological studies, then reviews temperature regulation in homeotherms and poikilotherms, and addresses whole-animal and in vitro studies related to the effects of temperature on toxicity. The text discusses the relevance of heat and cold stress on human exposures. It compares responses of animals, and focuses on endocrine disruption. It considers how toxicants and thermal stress cause the expression of stress proteins, and concludes with an examination of thermoregulatory response to natural toxins and venoms. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $36.85 (Expires Jan 03, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $43.55 (Expires Jul 07, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $66.99 Title: Temperature and Toxicology by Christopher J. Gordon Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9780849330247, 0849330246 eText ISBN: 9781420037906 Edition: 2005 1st edition Format: PDF eBook	$36.85 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ