Environmental Toxicology
Author:   T.W. Moon (Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada) ,  T.P. Mommsen (University of Victoria, BC, Canada)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Volume:   v. 6
ISBN:  

9780444518330


Pages:   560
Publication Date:   19 February 2005
Format:   Hardback
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Environmental Toxicology


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This sixth volume in this established series deals with the biochemical responses of fish to different environmental/ecological factors. Environmental Toxicology captures vital issues affecting the responses of fish to the chemical surroundings of their environment. Chapters included in this volume identify the systems found in fish to deal with xenobiotics, hormonal interactions initiated in the presence of these chemicals, the unique mechanisms used by fish to adjust to the present chemicals, and the new and evolving mixtures of chemicals in their environment. Also included, is a crucial review of the new methods being applied in fish systems to understand the effects of xenobiotics to fish fitness a key theme in environmental health and critical to the future of fish populations.

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Author:   T.W. Moon (Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada) ,  T.P. Mommsen (University of Victoria, BC, Canada)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Volume:   v. 6
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.190kg
ISBN:  

9780444518330


ISBN 10:   0444518339
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   19 February 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. General - Models and Techniques 2. Biotransformations/Toxicokinetics 3. Cellular Changes 4. Endocrine Aspects a. Stress and HPI axis b. Thyroid and Retinoids c. Reproduction 5. Emerging areas

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