Environmental Toxicology

The first attempt to understand the diversity and unity of fish at molecular and biochemical levels of organization

T.W. Moon (Edited by), T.P. Mommsen (Edited by)

9780444518330, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 19 February 2005

560 pages
24 x 16.5 x 3.2 cm, 1.19 kg

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.

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

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Television technology [TJKV], The environment [RN], Marine biology [PSPM], Hydrobiology [PSP], Toxicology [non-medical PSBT], Medical toxicology [MMGT], Media, information & communication industries [KNT], Theatre: technical & background skills [ANH]