Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology: A Study and Revision Guide (CABI Key Questions)

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Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology
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Contents
Preface
	Introduction
	Learning Objectives
	Learning Outcomes
	Performance Criteria and Progression
	How to Use Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology
	Environmental Diary
	References
	Disclaimer
	Acknowledgement
1 Basic Principles
	Questions
	1.1 Overview
	1.2 Methodology
	1.3 Exposure Pathways
	1.4 Interactions
	1.5 Cellular and Metabolic Responses
	1.6 Environmental Fate
	1.7 Risk Assessment and Regulation
	Answers
	1.1 Overview
	1.2 Methodology
	1.3 Exposure Pathways
	1.4 Interactions
	1.5 Cellular and Metabolic Responses
	1.6 Environmental Fate
	1.7 Risk Assessment and Regulation
	1.8 References
2
 Biogenic Contaminants
	Questions
	2.1 Overview
	2.2 Algal Toxins
	2.3 Mycotoxins
	2.4 Phytotoxins
	Answers
	2.1 Overview
	2.2 Algal Toxins
	2.3 Mycotoxins
	2.4 Phytotoxins
	2.5 References
3
 Ambient Gases and Particulates
	Questions
	3.1 Overview
	3.2 Ozone
	3.3 Nitrogen Dioxide
	3.4 Sulfur Dioxide
	3.5 Particulate Matter
	Answers
	3.1 Overview
	3.2 Ozone
	3.3 Nitrogen Dioxide
	3.4 Sulfur Dioxide
	3.5 Particulate Matter
	3.6 References
4 Persistent Organic Pollutants
	Questions
	4.1 Overview
	4.2 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
	4.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls
	4.4 Dioxins and Furans
	4.5 Insecticides
	4.6 Fungicides
	4.7 Herbicides
	4.8 Pesticide Resistance
	4.9 POPs as Endocrine Disruptors
	4.10 Ecotoxicity
	Answers
	4.1 Overview
	4.2 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
	4.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls
	4.4 Dioxins and Furans
	4.5 Insecticides
	4.6 Fungicides
	4.7 Herbicides
	4.8 Pesticide Resistance
	4.9 POPs as Endocrine Disruptors
	4.10 Ecotoxicity
	4.11 References
5 Fossil Fuel Pollutants
	Questions
	5.1 Overview
	5.2 Crude Oil
	5.3 Shale Oil and Gas
	5.4 Coal
	Answers
	5.1 Overview
	5.2 Crude Oil
	5.3 Shale Oil and Gas
	5.4 Coal
	5.5 References
6 Metallic Elements
	Questions
	6.1 Overview
	6.2 Mercury
	6.3 Lead
	6.4 Cadmium
	6.5 Arsenic
	6.6 Nickel
	6.7 Lithium
	6.8 Copper
	6.9 Manganese
	6.10 Chromium
	6.11 Electronic Waste
	Answers
	6.1 Overview
	6.2 Mercury
	6.3 Lead
	6.4 Cadmium
	6.5 Arsenic
	6.6 Nickel
	6.7 Lithium
	6.8 Copper
	6.9 Manganese
	6.10 Chromium
	6.11 Electronic Waste
	6.12 References
7 Consumerism and Lifestyle Choices: Toxicological Implications
	Questions
	7.1 Overview
	7.2 Plastics and Synthetic Fibres
	7.3 Pharmaceuticals
	7.4 Personal Care Products
	Answers
	7.1 Overview
	7.2 Plastics and Synthetic Fibres
	7.3 Pharmaceuticals
	7.4. Personal Care Products
	7.5 References
8 Radiation Hazards
	Questions
	8.1 Overview
	8.2 Ionizing Radiation
	8.3 Radon
	8.4 Ultraviolet Radiation
	Answers
	8.1 Overview
	8.2 Ionizing Radiation
	8.3 Radon
	8.4 Ultraviolet Radiation
	8.5 References
9 Adaptation in Living Organisms
	Questions
	9.1 Overview
	9.2 Microbes
	9.3 Higher Plants
	9.4 Animals
	Answers
	9.1 Overview
	9.2 Microbes
	9.3 Higher Plants
	9.4 Animals
	9.5 References
10 Discussion
	Questions
	10.1 Overview
	10.2 Distribution of Contaminants and Pollutants
	10.3 Human Health Emergency
	10.4 Ecological Emergency: Biodiversity in Peril
	10.5 Risk Assessment and Regulation
	10.6 Policy
	10.7 Compliance
	10.8 Conclusions
	Answers
	10.1 Overview
	10.2 Distribution of Contaminants and Pollutants
	10.3 Human Health Emergency
	10.4 Ecological Emergency: Biodiversity in Peril
	10.5 Risk Assessment and Regulation
	10.6 Policy
	10.7 Compliance
	10.8 Conclusions
		General
		Specific
		Redress
	10.9 References
Appendix
	References
Index
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